In some cases, women who have begun a medical abortion change their minds and want to reverse the effects of the abortion procedure.
For these situations, the abortion pill reversal (APR) protocol is used. It has been found to have a 65% success rate in reversing the effects of abortion if taken after only the first dose of a medical abortion has been administered.
However, the success rate of the APR protocol is contingent on how quickly it can be begun after the start of a medical abortion, so timing is of the essence.
If you are considering using the APR protocol, then the info below can give you valuable information to help you make the best decision for yourself.
How Does the APR Protocol Work?
The first drug used in a medical abortion is mifepristone, and it acts by stopping your uterus from getting progesterone, a natural hormone in your body that is used in the growth of a pregnancy.
Without this hormone, the embryo stops growing in your uterus and detaches from the uterine wall.
The abortion pill reversal protocol works by providing excess progesterone to your body to counteract the effect of mifepristone on your pregnancy.
What are the Risks and Side-Effects of APR
Progesterone has been successfully used in pregnancies for over 50 years without any serious risks to the mother or pregnancy.
However, there are some side effects you may experience, including:
- Sleepiness
- Lack of energy
- Lightheadedness
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Headaches
These side effects usually diminish a few hours after taking progesterone and often decrease after your body adjusts to the protocol.
Are There Side Effects for the Baby?
Progesterone is safe to use during pregnancy and has not been associated with any congenital disabilities in babies or complications during the pregnancy.
Additionally, mifepristone, the first drug used in a medical abortion, has not been connected to any congenital disabilities.
This means that if the abortion pill reversal protocol is successful, the pregnancy will not be at risk of a heightened chance of congenital disabilities.
Finding APR Protocol Provider
If you’ve taken the first dose of a medical abortion and are now not sure you want to continue the abortion, it’s important to act quickly.
Contact the abortion pill reversal hotline at (877) 558-0333 right away to be connected with an APR provider.
You can also contact us at New Life Clinic for additional help and resources.