You are not alone. This can be very confusing.
Abortion Pill
Let’s start with the Abortion Pill. If you have had a positive pregnancy test and verified that your pregnancy is viable (living), you might be contemplating an abortion. Women considering abortion sometimes choose medication abortion, one of which is the Abortion Pill. You may have read about this in our previous blog post or on our Web site.
Our clinic can discuss this abortion option with you and provide a free ultrasound to confirm viability. Should your pregnancy not be viable, the difficult abortion decision may not be necessary.
Morning After Pill
The Morning After Pill is a different medication (levonorgestrel) and is designed to be taken hours to days after sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy from occurring. The Morning After Pill works in three ways: 1) delaying ovulation, 2) making it more difficult for sperm to fertilize and egg, 3) preventing a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus (early abortion). It is important to consider your feelings concerning abortion before taking this medication, since the woman will not know the way in which it worked. A pregnancy test to rule out an already existing pregnancy is recommended.
Our clinic can provide a free pregnancy test and information on the risks and side effects of this medication. The user should be aware that some side effects could mask an ectopic pregnancy, which can be life-threatening.