What’s the Difference Between the Abortion Pill and Plan B?
The abortion pill terminates an established pregnancy, while Plan B is an emergency contraceptive that prevents pregnancy from occurring.
Read on to learn more about how the abortion pill and Plan B work. Or, if you think you might be pregnant and want to talk to someone in person about your options, contact Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center to connect with one of our caring team members. All appointments and services are provided at no cost to you.
How Does the Abortion Pill Work?
The abortion pill is a combination of two powerful drugs that work together to terminate a pregnancy and then expel it from the uterus.
The first drug, mifepristone, works by blocking progesterone in your body. This hormone is needed to sustain a pregnancy, and without it, your pregnancy will end.
The second drug, misoprostol, causes your uterus to contract and expel the terminated pregnancy.
After taking the abortion drugs, you will experience vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping. However, these drugs also come with other potentially serious risks to your health.
It’s essential to know that not every woman is eligible for the abortion pill. If your pregnancy is further than 10 weeks gestation, or if other criteria apply to your situation, taking the abortion drugs can put your health in jeopardy.
How Does Plan B Work?
Plan B, also known as the “morning-after pill,” is an emergency contraceptive that prevents or delays ovulation—which also prevents pregnancy from taking place. However, Plan B will not terminate an existing pregnancy.
Services You Can Trust
Think you might be pregnant? At Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center, we’re here for you. We offer early pregnancy services, information, and resources to help you understand your options and protect your health. And if you’re considering abortion, we also provide a medical screening at no cost to you. This screening gives you the essential information you need to know to stay safe.
Contact us today to schedule your confidential appointment.
We do not refer for or provide abortions.
Medical Screening Before An Abortion
A positive result on a pregnancy test isn’t enough. Get the information you need before scheduling an abortion. We can provide this screening for you at no cost.
Pregnancy Testing
Even if you’ve taken an at-home pregnancy test, be confident you got the correct result with our free pregnancy testing service. You’ll have your test result during your appointment that day.
Ultrasounds
You need to know how far along you are in your pregnancy, if your pregnancy is viable (growing), and its location. Critical information you can only get with an ultrasound.
Medical Screening Before An Abortion
A positive result on a pregnancy test isn’t enough. Get the information you need before scheduling an abortion. We can provide this screening for you at no cost.
Pregnancy Testing
Even if you’ve taken an at-home pregnancy test, be confident you got the correct result with our free pregnancy testing service. You’ll have your test result during your appointment that day.
Ultrasounds
You need to know how far along you are in your pregnancy, if your pregnancy is viable (growing), and its location. Critical information you can only get with an ultrasound.
