For decades, most abortions were performed through invasive surgical procedures in clinical settings. While those heartbreaking procedures still occur, a dramatic shift has taken place over the years. Today, it is the abortion pill that accounts for roughly two-thirds of all abortions in the United States.
How did we get here?
This new and alarming reality did not happen overnight. It followed years of removed safeguards and loosened regulations that once restricted access to these drugs. As oversight decreased, access expanded — and so did the risks.
The Ethics and Public Policy Center reports that chemical abortions have increased by 70 percent over the past 25 years, and that at least 1 in 10 women who take these drugs experience sepsis, infection, hemorrhaging, or another serious adverse event.
More women are now coming forward with stories of being exposed to, pressured, or even coerced into ending their pregnancies using powerful abortion drugs. Evidence of severe adverse reactions, hospitalizations, and even death from these pills raises serious concerns, on top of the obvious tragic loss of a precious child.
Can I reverse the abortion pill once I have taken it?
Yes, it is possible to reverse the effects of the abortion pill in some cases.
