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. Rh incompatibility occurs when a pregnant woman has Rh-negative blood and the fetus has Rh-positive blood. If the fetus's Rh-positive blood enters the bloodstream of a woman with Rh-negative blood, the… Читати більше »

  • 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 Читати більше »

  • 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 Читати більше »

  • 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 Читати більше »

  • 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 Читати більше »

  • 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. Only you have the right to decide on issues affecting your body, and we support whatever decision you make. For young people: Every person has the right to abortion care Читати більше »

  • 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. HIV positive women may also be at risk for anemia, especially if they have malaria or are taking certain antiretrovirals (ARVs). Читати більше »