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What’s the Difference Between the Abortion Pill and Plan B?

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You may be confused about the difference between the abortion pill and Plan B. They have two completely different reasons for use. While the abortion pill terminates an existing pregnancy, Plan B works to prevent a pregnancy.

What is the Abortion Pill?

Known as medical abortion, the abortion pill consists of two different drugs that terminate an existing pregnancy. Mifepristone is the first drug, which blocks the womb from absorbing progesterone and prevents the embryo from implanting or growing in the uterus. 

 

Secondly, misoprostol is taken to cause the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy through the vagina. The FDA only recommends the abortion pill for women through 10 weeks pregnant or earlier. 

 

The potential risks of the abortion pill (medical abortion) include the following:

 

  • The body not releasing all pregnancy tissue in the uterus, also called an incomplete abortion. This may require surgical abortion.

  • An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn't work.

  • Heavy and prolonged bleeding.

  • Infection.

  • Fever.

  • Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach.

What is Plan B?

Known as the morning-after pill, Plan B is not similar to the abortion pill but is an emergency contraceptive that prevents pregnancy. Plan B should not be used as a primary method of birth control.

 

Plan B contains levonorgestrel, a synthetic form of the hormone progestin that works to delay or prevent ovulation. Plan B may prevent pregnancy if it is taken within 5 days after sex. It does not work if you’re already pregnant. 

 

Plan B can be ineffective even with correct usage and does not protect against STDs/STIs. Possible side effects of Plan B include:

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Dizziness

  • Fatigue

  • Headache

  • Breast tenderness

  • Bleeding between periods or heavier menstrual bleeding

  • Lower abdominal pain or cramps

If Considering Abortion

If you are considering abortion, it’s important to understand what abortion is, the side effects, and possible risks. If you are ready to talk to someone about your situation, contact us, and we will provide you with no-cost and confidential help.

All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.

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What Is the Abortion Pill?

Gianna's House provides a safe environment with a warm, comfortable setting where privacy and confidentiality are top priorities. We offer a holistic approach to helping women.  Our services are available at no cost to you because we are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization. This facility is not a licensed medical facility.  We do not offer, recommend or refer for abortions or abortifacients; therefore, we receive no financial gain from your decision. We are committed to provide accurate information about pregnancy options, abortion procedure risks and alternatives, and post-abortion support. All of our advertising and communications are truthful, honest, and accurately describe the services we offer.