Everything you need to know

Medication abortion involves two medications:

According to the World Health Organization, this method is safe and effective up to 12 weeks gestation.

It’s safe for most people in early pregnancy—even with chronic health conditions.
However, it is not recommended if you have:

We also don’t recommend this method without imaging or labs if you’ve had:

Misoprostol causes cramping and bleeding, often with clots. It typically starts 2–4 hours after taking the pills and can last 3–5 hours.

This is expected and means the medication is working.

No. Medication abortion does not impact fertility or increase your risk of miscarriage later on.

It's OK to have uncertainty about your choice. These resources offer unbiased support:

Both have counselors available to talk things through with you.

An ectopic pregnancy grows outside the uterus and is not treatable with abortion pills. It can be life-threatening if untreated.

If you have these symptoms, go to the ER immediately. You can say: “I had a positive pregnancy test and I’m now bleeding. I don’t know what’s happening.”

Ectopic pregnancy care is available even in states with abortion bans.

Probably not. If you're Rh-negative, there's a small chance your body could develop antibodies after bleeding in pregnancy.

However, RhoGAM is not recommended for pregnancies under 12 weeks. Want to know your blood type? Try an at-home test or get bloodwork at a local lab.

If you prefer or require in-person care, we can help.
Resources to find a clinic:

We also offer limited in-person care in the NYC area—contact us for more info

CVS is one of the few retail pharmacy chains that dispense mifepristone and misoprostol. Opting for CVS pick-up might be more convenient and affordable since you can often use insurance to cover the medications. Your local CVS may not have mifepristone in stock, but it will be sourced from a central location and should arrive within 1-2 business days. Unlike our mail order option, you pay the pharmacy directly for the medication at pick-up, and the fee you pay us is for your care. Check with your insurance or CVS for the actual cost. Out-of-pocket expenses should not exceed $75.00.

Keep in mind a few things when ordering medication for CVS pick-up:

We send a prescription to our partner pharmacy, Honeybee Health, and the medications are shipped to you in a plain mailer. Once the medication has shipped, you will receive a tracking number to ensure timely arrival. The medication takes 2-4 business days to arrive, or 1-2 business days with expedited shipping for an additional $35. The cost of medications is included in your care.

Cost of care for medication by mail is $100 (+$35 for express shipping).

Cost of medication for pick-up at CVS is $50 plus the cost of medications. The cost of the medication will be your responsibility at the time of pharmacy pick up. Most insurance plans will cover this medication. Without insurance or “out-of-pocket” the medications may cost up to $75. You can check directly with your insurance or CVS for the actual cost. We do not accept insurance at this time, but we can give you a superbill to request reimbursement.

Need help with cost? We offer financial assistance and sliding scale options through partner abortion funds.

Our care is non-refundable. Once medications are shipped, they cannot be returned or reused and must be disposed of.

If your package is returned and you need replacements, we’ll help—but you’ll need to pay the pharmacy to replace the medications. Our care consultation fee won’t be charged twice.

We’ll follow up with you to ensure you had expected bleeding and symptoms.

You'll also receive a high-sensitivity pregnancy test in your medication package.
Use it 4 weeks after taking the pills to confirm the abortion was successful.

Still feeling pregnant after 2 weeks?
Reach out—we may recommend an ultrasound or blood testing for confirmation of a successful abortion

Absolutely. We can prescribe any method you choose—at no additional cost.

Most birth control is fully covered by insurance.

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