Talking to your doctor

Medication abortion is overwhelmingly safe and effective, but it can sometimes cause complications that require medical intervention. Depending on the legal status of abortion in your state, you may need to speak carefully with your providers.

We are not doctors and cannot give medical advice, but Healthline offers the following tips (outside link):

• Healthcare professionals can’t distinguish a medication abortion from a miscarriage, and you don’t have to disclose that you induced the abortion using pills.

• You can say that you’re experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding or suspect that you’re having a miscarriage. These conditions are treated the same way.

Be safe and take care of yourself. You’re important. ♡