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Abortion at home - is it possible and
how can it be done?
Abortion at home can be done during the fist 9 weeks of
pregnancy using Mifepristone (RU-486)
Because it stops the gestation of an early pregnancy, RU 486
has been called an abortion pill.
What Is RU 486?
RU 486 (or Mifepristone) is a steroid hormone similar in structure to
the natural hormone progesterone. Invented in 1980 by Dr. Etienne-Emile
Baulieu for the French pharmaceutical company Roussel-Uclaf.
How Does RU 486 Work?
In a woman's body, the natural hormone known as progesterone is
essential for establishing and maintaining a pregnancy.
How effective is the pill ?
Mifepristone pill is 93% effective until week 7 and 78% effective from
week 7 to week 9 when Misoprostol given 48 hours later.
Mifepristone pill alone is 86% effective until week 7 and 65% effective
from week 7 to week 9.
What is the difference between Mifepristone, Mifegyne, Mifeprex and
RU-486 ?
They are all the same.
What is the procedure ?
Three pills of 200 mg (milligram) RU 486 in tablet form
are taken orally.
48 hours later 400 mcg (microgram) Misoprostol are taken
orally to complete the abortion.
What is Misoprostol ?
Misoprostol is used prevents gastric ulcers
Cytotec , Cyprostol and Misotrol are brand names for Misoprostol.
Where can I buy RU 486 ?
You can buy it online.
Where can I buy Misoprostol ?
You can buy Misoprostol at any pharmacy or
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