Morning After Pill & RU486

What is it?
Also known as "emergency contraception," or "Plan B." This is a high dosage of birth control pills and is taken within 72 hours after sexual intercourse.

How does it work?
Plan B is believed to act as an emergency contraceptive principally by preventing ovulation or fertilization. In addition, it may prevent implantation in the uterus of the fertilized egg or embryo. It is not effective once the process of implantation has begun, which means you are already pregnant.

RU486/Abortion Pill
Before taking RU486, or Abortion Pill, you should understand what it is, what it could mean to your health and how it works. Call for an appointment to discuss and if you're pregnant we'll talk about your options.

What is it?
RU-486, also known as "the abortion pill," is actually a combination of two drugs – mifepristone and misoprostol – that cause early abortion. It requires 3 visits to a healthcare provider. It should not be used if it has been more than 7 weeks since your last period. It is NOT the same as the "morning after pill."

How does it work?
The first pill, mifepristone, is taken orally and blocks the hormone progesterone needed to maintain the pregnancy. The second pill, misoprostol, is inserted into the vagina 24 to 72 hours later, causing the uterus to contract and expel the placenta and embryo.