Abortion Pills in UAE
Mifepristone & Misoprostol Abortion Pills
Everything you need to know about Mifepristone and Misoprostol abortion pills in UAE. The abortion pill is safe, effective, affordable, and available by mail. Safe, and effective early option to end a pregnancy up to 11 weeks. If you qualify, you can get a medication abortion.
How to order abortion pill online
Every year thousands of women safely obtain abortion pills through Dr. Ahmed Abortion Centre’s online abortion pill service. If you do not have any severe illnesses, are within the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, and are unable to access an abortion safely in the UAE, we can help you.
Our help desk is trained and supervised by medical doctors, available 7 days a week, and will answer any questions you may have before, during, and after the abortion process. The help desk provides judgement-free support and information on how to do an abortion. They will explain how to correctly use the medication, what to expect, and how to recognize if you are having potential complications.
About Mifepristone and Misoprostol tablets
The abortion pills in UAE are a combination of two medicines: Mifepristone and Misoprostol. First you swallow the mifepristone which stops your pregnancy from continuing. Then 24-48 hours later you take the misoprostol pills which cause cramping and bleeding and help empty the tissue from your body. Safer to use than common household painkillers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How to use abortion pills (before 12 weeks)?
Abortion pills are a type of medication used to terminate a pregnancy (also known as medical abortion, self-managed abortion, or at-home abortion).
The World Health Organization recommends self-managing abortion at home with pills as a safe and empowering option up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.
When using abortion pills, choose a private place where you can rest and stay hydrated. It is recommended to have a trusted person with you for safety, company and support.
Abortion pills consist of a combination of two medications, Mifepristone and Misoprostol. If you’re in a country where Mifepristone is not available, you can do a medical abortion using only Misoprostol.
Abortion with Mifepristone and Misoprostol
A medical abortion using Mifepristone and Misoprostol abortion pills is the most common and effective method. The Mifepristone is taken first and blocks the hormones needed to sustain the pregnancy. After 24 hours, the Misoprostol is taken, which relaxes and opens the cervix and causes contractions in the uterus, helping to expel the pregnancy from the body. Medical abortion is a process that can take up to 2 weeks or even until your next menstruation to be completed, but most women return to their daily routines after 1-2 days.
We strongly advise you to hold the Misoprostol under your tongue to ensure no remains can be found in your system.
In the event you need to seek medical attention, Misoprostol will not show up on any blood tests and therefore there is no way to prove you have tried to terminate your pregnancy.
A medical abortion done in the first trimester is proven to be 98% effective and is considered safer than regular childbirth or using over the counter medicines such as ibuprofen and high-dosage aspirin.
Both medicines included in abortion pills, Mifepristone and Misoprostol, can be found on the WHO’s Core Model List of Essential Medicines.
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Abortions with only Misoprostol/Cytotec
If Mifepristone is not available, an abortion can also be done using only Misoprostol pills (also called Cytotec tablets).
When used as recommended, abortion with Misoprostol is 85% effective, depending on the length of the pregnancy.
Misoprostol/Cytotec may be a safer option to terminate your pregnancy as you’ll have faster access to the medication. In order to self-manage an abortion up to 12 weeks using only Misoprostol, you will need 12 tablets within a 6-7-hour period.
If you are only using Misoprostol to do an abortion, it is important you know how far along you are. If you do an abortion using only Misoprostol after 12 weeks, the risk of heavy bleeding, severe pain, and/or complications increases the further into your pregnancy you are (similar to using Mifepristone and Misoprostol after 12 weeks).
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Many people can tell they are pregnant based on various changes in their body. Early symptoms can include missing a period (while you are sexually active), nausea, sore and swollen breasts, and fatigue.
Studies have shown that women can accurately estimate this by themselves.
In order to calculate approximately how far into your pregnancy you are, try to remember the first day of your last period and count the days up to today; this should tell you with relative accuracy how far along you are.
The only ways to be immediately certain you are pregnant, however, is from a pregnancy test (accurate only from the first day of your missed period) or an ultrasound (shows pregnancy from about a week after your missed period).
If you are in need of abortion pills, Dr. Ahmed Abortion centre can help you up to 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Are abortion pills safe after 12 weeks?
Several reasons contribute to the need for late abortions (12-24 weeks). Learning you’re pregnant in the second trimester because of irregular periods, mandatory waiting times causing delays, or simply changing your mind because circumstances have changed, are all valid reasons.
Although late abortions account for a minority of cases, providing safe access to late abortions can reduce morbidity and mortality related to abortions.
Dr. Ahmed Abortion Centre’s online abortion pill service is only available until the 10th week of pregnancy to allow sufficient time for the prescribed medicines to arrive.
If you are taking the pills after 12 weeks due to delays in receiving the package, we strongly recommend that you situate yourself close to a healthcare facility.
Research has shown that medical abortions done during the second trimester are also successful and the medicines will still cause an abortion.
However, the risk of complications does increase and it is more likely that you will need to receive medical attention afterwards.
A medical abortion after 12 weeks is always a safer option than resorting to unsafe methods to induce an abortion.
Methods such as inserting sharp objects into the vagina, drinking or inserting toxic chemicals, or trauma to your abdomen are extremely dangerous and can be fatal.
Surgical Abortion vs Medical Abortion?
There are two types of safe abortion methods: surgical abortion and medical abortion.
A surgical abortion is a minor procedure that removes the pregnancy through surgical means. The recommended and most common in-clinic procedure is called vacuum aspiration. It is performed by a trained healthcare provider and requires a visit to the clinic.
A medical abortion is an abortion with pills. Many women choose this method as it is less invasive and requires no anesthesia or instruments. The process can be self-managed at home making it more private option, and some say it feels more natural as it resembles a heavy period or miscarriage. At-home abortions reduce the need to travel and schedule around childcare and work commitments, resulting in earlier, safe and less intrusive abortions.
Abortion pill side effects and risks
A medical abortion with Mifepristone and Misoprostol abortion pills is a safe and effective way to end a pregnancy (98% efficacy rate). The abortion pill side effects are the same as if you were to have a spontaneous miscarriage.
Less than 0.4% of medical abortions with Mifepristone and Misoprostol tablets end in serious complications.
There are some health risks and side effects to consider, but medical abortion is a widely-tested and modern health care service used by millions of women around the world.
Side effects of Mifepristone and Misoprostol
After inducing an abortion with Mifepristone and Misoprostol tablets, you can expect a variety of side effects. To ease discomfort, you can take painkillers like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac before you do the abortion.
Common abortion pill side effects:
- Cramping
- Abdominal pain
- Bleeding (see below for more detail)
- Passing of blood clots and tissue
Other potential side effects of Mifepristone and Misoprostol:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Hot flashes
- Fever
If any of these symptoms feel extreme or continue for several days after taking the Misoprostol, you should seek medical attention.
Bleeding after taking abortion pills
Bleeding is often the first sign that the abortion has started. The bleeding will then continue and cramps will become more severe. A medical abortion with Mifepristone and Misoprostol tablets can feel like a heavy period. The longer the pregnancy, the heavier the cramps and the bleeding will be. The heaviest bleeding usually stops 1 to 2 hours after passing the pregnancy tissue.
Recognizing abortion pill complications
The risk of developing a complication from abortion pill use is very low (less than 0.4% end in serious complications). This risk is about the same as if you have a spontaneous miscarriage and it is treated the same way.
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek follow-up medical care.
Signs you may have a complication after the abortion are:
Heavy bleeding
If your bleeding lasts for more than two hours and soaks 2 or more maxi sanitary pads per hour, or you begin to feel dizzy or faint (this is a sign of too much blood loss), you should seek immediate medical care. Extra medication or sometimes surgery (vacuum aspiration) may be needed to treat heavy bleeding, but usually an additional dose of Misoprostol will stop the bleeding. In very rare cases (less than 0.2%), a blood transfusion may be needed.
If you do need to seek further medical care, when going to the hospital and if available, put the remaining 2 tablets of Misoprostol under your tongue to help with the bleeding. Remember to swallow them or spit them out before entering the hospital.
High fever
A high fever may be a sign of an infection. It is common for a mild fever (under 100.4 F/38 C) to develop within 24 hours of taking the pills but if the fever worsens or continues beyond a day or two, you may have a complication. If this is the case, you should seek medical attention as you may need antibiotics or vacuum aspiration to remove the infected tissue.
Allergic reaction
Allergic reactions can occur after taking the abortion pills. Some common mild allergy symptoms include itchy skin, a rash, or an outbreak of hives (itchy bumps that develop on the surface of the skin). These reactions will either clear up themselves or can be treated with antihistamines. If you experience more severe reactions such as swelling, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, or pressure on your chest, you should seek immediate medical attention.
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek follow-up medical care.
For more details please visit our FAQ page about the abortion process.
What if the abortion pill doesn’t work?
A medical abortion with Mifepristone and Misoprostol is 98% effective and has the same health risks as having a spontaneous miscarriage. There are some potential risks, however, that you should keep in mind.
On-going pregnancy
One risk is the abortion may not terminate your pregnancy. If you continue to experience pregnancy symptoms after taking the pills, such as nausea or tender breasts, you may have an on-going pregnancy. It is recommended you do a pregnancy test after 3 weeks to confirm you are no longer pregnant. It is important you wait for at least three weeks before you do the test. Your body could still have pregnancy hormones that could yield a false positive.
Incomplete abortion
Another risk is you could have an incomplete abortion. This means the pregnancy is terminated but there are still remains left in your uterus. If the remaining tissue stays in your body, you could develop complications such as heavy bleeding or an infection. If you have abdominal pain that does not go away after a few days, severe pain, too much bleeding (more than a regular period), fever, or prolonged bleeding, you may have an incomplete abortion. Three weeks after the abortion you may also continue to get positive pregnancy tests if the abortion is incomplete. In this case, you should have an ultrasound done to verify there is no remaining tissue left in your body. If you do not have any signs of a complication, you can take two more tablets of Misoprostol to expel the remaining tissue.
Ectopic pregnancy
Lastly, the abortion pills will not work if you have an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is when the fetus is located outside of the uterus (usually in the fallopian tubes). In this case, the pills will not be effective and you will need to seek medical attention. Ectopic pregnancies are rare but can lead to serious health risks and need to be treated right away. If you experience severe or on-going pain after the abortion, particularly on one side, you may have an ectopic pregnancy. It is important to check that your pregnancy has ended with a pregnancy test after three weeks. If your test is positive, it is important to get a medical checkup as you may have an ectopic pregnancy.