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Is It Too Late? Is The Abortion Pill Reversal Available?

 

 

Abortion Pill Reversal

 

An unplanned pregnancy may bring about many natural emotions such as fear, anxiety, and stress. Sometimes, women make a decision to have an abortion before even really thinking about if that is the best choice for them and their baby. But you may be surprised that many women experience instant regret after taking the abortion pill, aka “Plan C,” medical abortion, or chemical abortion.

At LivingWell Medical Clinic, we have known women who changed their minds and felt heartbroken from the decision to abort, which they made out of stress.

If you are reading this and have taken the first pill, and you have changed your mind about having an abortion, it may not be too late to save your baby!

Can I Change My Mind After Taking the Abortion Pill?

According to the American Pregnancy Association: “Yes, you can reverse the abortion pill. The abortion pill reversal (APR) procedure can only occur after the first dose of medical abortion  is taken orally and is ineffective after the second set of pills.

The abortion pill reversal process involves a large influx of progesterone into the pregnant woman’s system. This is due to the fact that the first pill blocks progesterone from being absorbed by the womb. The drug blocks where progesterone would normally be absorbed, so an influx of progesterone can outcompete for the available binding spaces.”

 Timing is Everything in Reversal

 Time is CRUCIAL if you are considering an abortion pill reversal (APR). A woman wishing to reverse the effects of mifepristone must start the APR within 24 hours of taking the pill for the best results. However, the Abortion Pill Rescue Network states that “there have been successful reversals when treatment was starting within 72 hours of taking the first abortion pill.”

 If you are in this timeframe, the good news is that medical professionals have been able to reverse the effects of the first abortion pill and save 64-68% of pregnancies by using the natural hormone progesterone.

 LivingWell Medical Clinic is an abortion pill reversal provider and you can call us right away, any time of the day on our direct APR line at: 530.278.8234. If you are not in our area, you can call the national APR number at 1.877.558.0333.

How is the Abortion Pill Reversed?

An abortion pill reversal must take place in a medical clinic, as soon as possible. First, an ultrasound is done to confirm the baby’s heart rate, placement, and how far along the pregnancy is. Your doctor or medical professional will then prescribe progesterone, which may either be taken orally or vaginally.

 It is also possible that they may give you the progesterone by intramuscular injection. “The treatment will usually continue through the first trimester of pregnancy,” states the Abortion Pill Rescue Network.

How We Can Help

Our team at LivingWell Medical Clinic is dedicated to helping you as you consider your pregnancy options and your health. Our clinic offers  the abortion pill reversal and can help answer any questions you may have.

We understand that some women experience regret after taking the abortion pill, and we are here to provide a safe and non-judgmental place for you if you need someone to talk to and/or if you need help figuring out if an abortion pill reversal (APR) is a viable option for you.

 All of our services are free and confidential. Please call us at 530.272.6800. We’d love to talk through all of your options with you and answer any questions you may have.

Neva Monigatti-Lake

Neva Monigatti-Lake

M.D.

The content on this page has been reviewed and approved by our Medical Director.

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What Can I Expect at My Appointment?

What Can I Expect at My Appointment?

If you’re considering making an appointment at a pregnancy clinic, it may feel overwhelming if you aren’t sure what to expect. Most women and men feel worried that if they visit a pregnancy clinic, they will be judged for their current circumstances and choices, or even that their privacy or personal beliefs will be violated.

At LivingWell Medical Clinic, we want you to know that none of those worries or concerns are an issue when you make an appointment with us. We provide confidential, compassionate care and help to women and men who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy.

At our clinic, you will receive non-judgmental support in your pregnancy decision, and all of our services are available free of charge. Keep reading to learn to get a look at what an appointment with our staff looks like so you can know what to expect. Then call or visit us online to schedule your free and confidential appointment.

Pregnancy Verification

When considering your pregnancy options, verifying your pregnancy with a healthcare professional is your first step. At LivingWell Medical Clinic, we provide free, lab quality pregnancy tests with over 99% accuracy to any woman who thinks she could be pregnant.

You will also meet with one of our non-judgmental and compassionate client advocates who can help you determine what the next step in your pregnancy is in a safe and confidential environment. They will process the results of your pregnancy test with you, listen to your story, and provide you with the free education and resources you need.

Limited Obstetrical Ultrasounds

Getting an ultrasound is an important step for women in confirming their pregnancy. We offer free limited obstetrical ultrasounds after you receive a positive result with a lab quality pregnancy test. The purpose of the limited obstetrical ultrasound is to determine the viability of your pregnancy by confirming it is in your uterus (ruling out an ectopic pregnancy, which requires immediate medical attention) and that there is cardiac activity.

We will also determine your due date, but not determine the gender of the baby. All of this information is extremely valuable when faced with making a pregnancy decision. Getting a lab quality pregnancy test and a limited obstetrical ultrasound are the first steps you can take in making informed choices for your health. For more information on ultrasounds and to schedule an appointment with us, give us a call.

Pregnancy Options Consultation

When you find out that you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, it can feel overwhelming. You might feel like you have no one to talk to who understands or can help you. That is why we exist at LivingWell, to be a safe place for you, no matter what your story may be. When it comes to unplanned pregnancies, it is very normal to have questions or feel many different emotions.

We are dedicated to taking time to get to know you and understand your circumstances. We know that each unplanned pregnancy is different, and we want to help you leave our office feeling educated about all of your options so you can make the choice that is best for you.

During an options consultation, you’ll have the chance to speak with one of our client advocates about what abortion, adoption or parenting might look like for your situation. This service is free to all of our clients and completely confidential. We want to provide you with a safe place to process your thoughts in confidence.

Services for Men

At LivingWell, we are also committed to supporting and helping men who may be experiencing a partner’s unplanned pregnancy or are concerned about STIs. We understand that this may feel like an awkward subject that you may not want to talk about, but we are here to provide men with accurate and helpful information.

Whether you have questions about supporting your partner’s pregnancy and what your rights as a man are in an unplanned pregnancy, or you need to test for and treat an STI, please call our office at 530.272.6800 to talk to one of our client advocates or healthcare professionals.

Additional Resources

Before your appointment is over, if there are any additional resources or services you need or would like to learn about, our staff and client advocates are here to help you. LivingWell offers free various pregnancy services, from proof of pregnancy verification, support for fathers, STI testing, material support, community education programs, and much more. Feel free to ask our staff any questions you may have about additional resources, or visit our website to learn more about the free services we have to offer you.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

We hope that this blog has helped answer any questions or concerns you may have had about what an appointment looks like at our clinic. At LivingWell Medical Clinic, we are committed to providing you with the care and support you need to navigate your pregnancy, whether it is planned or unplanned.

All of our clinic services are free and confidential, and you will be greeted by our non-judgemental staff and client advocates who are committed to helping you. To schedule your free appointment at our clinic, give us a call at 530.272.6800 or visit us online. We would love to meet you.

Eva Fisher

Eva Fisher

Nursing Director

The content on this page has been reviewed and approved by our Nursing Director.

Abortion, Pregnancy, Services

Abortion Pill Risks

The Abortion Pill: Not a Quick Fix

The abortion pill has been made out to be a safe, and quick fix to an unwanted or unplanned pregnancy. But is it really that easy? Can you really trust that it is safe and will not have adverse effects on you physically short term or even long term?

At LivingWell Medical Clinic, we understand how overwhelming it can be if you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and trying to decide what steps you should take next. If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, it is important to not only know all of your options, but to be informed about each of them before making a decision that will ultimately impact the rest of your life.

In this blog, we will discuss some recent findings that show the abortion pill, or a medical abortion,may not be the quick and easy fix that it is often made out to be.

Pregnancy Dating is Critical

Do you know how far along you are? This should be your first piece of information you confirm before making any decision regarding your pregnancy. You might think you are in the timeframe to still take the abortion pill, as the FDA states you can have a medical abortion to end a pregnancy if it is: “70 days or less since the first day of the last menstrual period”

Although that seems like a large time frame, recent findings about women in the United States who have a legal abortion are startling:

“a pregnant woman’s risk of death increases 38% every week beyond eight weeks.” (National Library of Medicine)

If you have just found out you’re pregnant, it is critical that you find out exactly how far along you are before you make a decision regarding your pregnancy, especially with pregnant women’s risk of death increasing due to an abortion over time.

If you have only taken a home pregnancy test, your next step should be to get tested by a third party professional and to schedule an ultrasound for verification. An ultrasound will be able to give you the most accurate pregnancy dating information, so you can make an informed decision about your health and pregnancy.

The Abortion Pill and Adverse Effects on Women

In an article published by the Family Research Council, which appeared on LifeNews.com on April 18, 2019, the thousands of adverse events that resulted in serious complications, hospitalizations and even deaths is something one cannot ignore when considering taking the abortion pill.

These adverse effects were confirmed by the FDA, but often go undiscussed when a woman goes to a medical clinic to obtain the pill for a medical abortion. The pill may seem easy and inexpensive to obtain, but it has shown the outcome is not as easy, or safe for thousands of individuals.

As Patricia Mosely stated:

“The previous report released last year on adverse events of the abortion regimen from 2000-2017 showed 22 deaths. Now, an update to the FDA’s Questions and Answers on Mifeprex states that “As of December 31, 2018, there were reports of 24 deaths of women associated with Mifeprex since the product was approved in September 2000, including two cases of ectopic pregnancy resulting in death; and several cases of severe systemic infection (also called sepsis), including some that were fatal.”

To date, the report now documents nearly 4,200 adverse events, including deaths, hospitalizations and other serious complications.

Just between the years 2012 to 2017, the FDA released a report detailing 1,445 more adverse events from Mifeprex. In total, the number of adverse events from 2000 to 2018 is now 24 deaths, 97 ectopic pregnancies, 1,042 hospitalizations, 599 blood transfusions, and 412 infections (including 69 severe infections), with a total of 4,195 adverse events reported.” 

“Normal” Side Effects May Be Signs of Serious Issues

On the FDA’s website, there is a warning for healthcare providers of what to look out for in women who have taken the abortion pill, which is a pill that blocks the hormone progesterone that is necessary for a pregnancy to continue. ​​

These warnings are not normally given to women in a health care clinic or doctors office, leaving many women unaware of the severity of certain side effects. What some women are led to believe as “mild” side effects can actually lead to sepsis, which can be fatal if left untreated.

As stated on the FDA’s website:

“​​All providers of medical abortion and emergency room healthcare practitioners should investigate the possibility of sepsis in women who are undergoing medical abortion and present with nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea and weakness with or without abdominal pain. These symptoms, even without a fever, may indicate a serious infection. Strong consideration should be given to obtaining a complete blood count in these patients. Significant leukocytosis with a marked left shift and hemoconcentration may be indicative of sepsis. This information applies equally to  the abortion pill and the approved generic version of the abortion pill.” (What should healthcare providers watch for in women who have taken the abortion pill)

It is important to inform yourself of these possible risks and side effects, as many women who have experienced them shared they were not aware they could happen.

How We Can Help

Our team at LivingWell Medical Clinic is dedicated to helping you as you consider your pregnancy options and your health. While we don’t recommend abortion pill to our clients, we do want you to be informed with all of the facts to make the best decision for you.

At LivingWell Medical Clinic, we provide free pregnancy testing and free limited obstetrical ultrasounds with one of our medical personnel to confirm if your pregnancy is viable or not and how far along you are.

After receiving a lab quality pregnancy test at our clinic our limited obstetrical ultrasound will help determine if your pregnancy is viable or not by confirming its location and then baby cardiac activity, as well as helping you determine how far along you are. These are the first two steps you can take in making an informed decision for your health.

All of our services are free and confidential. Please contact us online or call us at 530.272.6800. We’d love to talk through all of your options with you and answer any questions you may have.

 

Neva Monigatti-Lake

Neva Monigatti-Lake

Medical Director

The content on this page has been reviewed and approved by our Medical Director.