What is Medical Abortion ?

During the first 49 days of pregnancy, a medical termination is possible without surgery. Medical abortion uses two different drugs, methotrexate or mifepristone, which may be followed by another drug called misoprostol. While these drugs cause an abortion without surgical procedures such as dilation and vacuum, they do take longer to work than surgical abortion. Medical abortion involves several appointments at the physician's office or clinic, and it often results in a fair amount of cramping and bleeding at home. A medical abortion is only effective within the first 49 days of pregnancy. If a medical abortion isn't successful, you'll need a surgical abortion (if you still want an abortion).