Missed Period on Birth Control: Should You Be Worried?
Missing a period while using birth control can be alarming. Many people immediately wonder if they’re pregnant, while others worry that something is wrong with their health. The good news is that a missed period on birth control is often a normal side effect, especially with hormonal contraceptives. However, it’s still important to understand why […]
Too Nauseous to Keep Food Down Before Abortion Pills?
If you have severe nausea and cannot keep anything down before your appointment, you should contact the clinic immediately. Our medical team can frequently call in prescription anti-nausea medications to your local pharmacy ahead of time or provide specialized clinical guidance to help stabilize your stomach before you arrive. What This Means for Your Care […]
Can I get abortion pills if I don’t know whether the pregnancy is in the uterus?
No, you cannot safely receive abortion pills without first verifying that the pregnancy is located inside the uterus. A medical abortion using mifepristone and misoprostol is only effective for resolving a uterine pregnancy. If a pregnancy is ectopic (developing outside the uterus), abortion pills will not work and can delay life-saving medical care. What This […]
What if I missed two periods and need abortion care quickly?
If you have missed two consecutive periods and need care quickly, you must act right away to arrange an abortion pill appointment. Missing two periods suggests that you may be approximately 8 to 9 weeks pregnant. Because the abortion pill is highly time-sensitive and FDA-approved only up to 10 weeks (70 days) of gestation, verifying […]
What if my pregnancy test is positive but I’m bleeding like a period?
If your pregnancy test is positive but you are bleeding like a period, you should seek a professional medical evaluation right away. While light spotting can sometimes occur in very early pregnancy, heavy or period-like bleeding can indicate an early miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, or a subchorionic hematoma (bleeding around the placenta). What This Means […]
Buccal vs Vaginal Misoprostol: What’s the Difference?
Misoprostol is an important medication used in several areas of healthcare, including medication abortion, miscarriage management, cervical preparation, and labor induction. One of the most common questions patients have is whether buccal or vaginal misoprostol is the better option. The answer depends on the medical situation, the treatment protocol, and your healthcare provider’s instructions. Both […]