When can you take the abortion pill in CO?

When can you take the abortion pill in CO?

Abortion pill (medication abortion) is offered up to 11 weeks and 0 days after the start of your last menstrual period. If your last period was more than 11 weeks and 0 days ago, read about our in-clinic abortion services below.

Is abortion over the counter?

No, there isn’t an abortion pill that you can get over-the-counter. You can get the abortion pill from some doctors’ offices, abortion clinics, and many Planned Parenthood health centers. There’s a little more to getting the abortion pill than just getting a prescription.

How quickly does misoprostol work?

This medicine causes cramping and bleeding to empty your uterus. For most people, the cramping and bleeding usually starts 1-4 hours after taking the misoprostol.

How does the abortion pill work in co?

The abortion pill is available in Colorado Springs. It is called RU-486 and the pill is available for women up to 63-70 days pregnant. The pill, also known as Mifeprex, deprives the baby of necessary nutrients and induces an abortion. The pregnancy center does not offer or refer for the abortion pill.

Does Planned Parenthood do ultrasounds before abortion pill?

You will have an ultrasound unless you have had one recently at Planned Parenthood. We will review information about your abortion and when to call us after. We will do some lab work. If you want birth control, we can talk about that too.

How much is misoprostol over the counter?

But misoprostol is widely available, so it’s generally not very expensive. Manufacturers sell the pills to pharmacies for very little cost — less than $0.05 USD (5 cents) per pill.

Can I take one misoprostol?

The recommended dose of misoprostol is 800 mcgs (4 200-mcg tablets) inserted vaginally. Study results have demonstrated that vaginal administration is more effective than oral use of misoprostol. One dose is about 70% effective, and 2 is about 84% effective.

Can the abortion pill make you infertile?

Increased Infertility Infections caused by the abortion pill can lead to uterine scarring, which can cause future infertility and ectopic pregnancies.