Since 2020 more than half of abortions provided in the Unites States are done with medication instead of surgery. Approximately 1.75 million people in the U.S. and millions more worldwide have chosen the Abortion Pill to end a pregnancy. It is effective approximately 92-98% of the time. How well the medication works can depend on how far along you are in the pregnancy.
less than 7 weeks — Works about 98 out of 100 times the medication is taken
7 weeks — Works about 97 out of 100 times the medication is taken
8 weeks — Works about 95 out of 100 times the medication is taken
9 weeks — Works about 97 – 99 out of 100 times the medication is taken with two doses of misoprostol
10 weeks — Works about 97 – 98 out of 100 times the medication is taken with two doses of misoprostol
11 weeks — Works about 95 out of 100 times the medication is taken with two to three doses of misoprostol
12 weeks or more — Works about 92 out of 100 times the medication is taken with two to three doses of misoprostol