I CAN do a medical abortion if:
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I am Rhesus negative
There are different blood groups in humans. Most people have blood group that is Rh-positive. Read more »
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I have a multiple pregnancy (for example twins)
Even if there is a multiple pregnancy, the medicines and protocol recommended to end the pregnancy are the same as for a single pregnancy. 15 Read more »
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I am breastfeeding.
Because of the extremely low levels of misoprostol in breast milk, amounts ingested by the infant are trivial and are unlikely to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. 15 No special precautions are required. 23 Read more »
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I previously had a Caesarean section.
The safety and efficacy of early medical abortion when conducted in the first trimester are unaffected by previous caesarean section(s). 15 Read more »
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I am over- or under weight
The medicines and protocol recommended to end a pregnancy is the same for all women, regardless of their weight. The medicines work exactly the same in bodies of all weights, heights and sizes. 15 Read more »
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I am very young or older
There is no age limit to having an abortion. The medicines will work exactly the same for a pregnant person of any age. Read more »
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I am HIV+
HIV positive women can use medical abortion. HIV positive women may be at higher risk of an infection and therefore should take antibiotics after using abortion pills. Read more »