What happens during a medication abortion using only misoprostol?

At Malaika women clinic, before you take misoprostol, you’ll meet with a nurse or doctor — either in person at the health center, or by video or phone — to go over how to take the pills. Your doctor or nurse will give you detailed directions about when and how to take the pills. 

You will take 3-4 doses of misoprostol (800 micrograms (µg) each dose). Misoprostol causes cramping and bleeding that empties your uterus. The pregnancy tissue will come out through your vagina — it’s like having an early miscarriage or a really heavy period.