What’s a self-managed abortion?
Finding and taking abortion pills to end a pregnancy without the help of a doctor or nurse is called “self-managed abortion” (which some people call an “at-home abortion”). Research shows that self-managing an abortion with abortion pills (mifepristone and/or misoprostol) can be safe and effective. This is especially true for people who:
Usually have regular periods, are fairly sure of the first day of their last period, and are less than 10 weeks from the first day of their last period
Have access to good information about how to take the pills
Don’t have medical reasons why they shouldn’t use the pills (like inherited bleeding disorders, heart or kidney disease, still have an IUD in place, or think you have an ectopic pregnancy)
Could get to urgent care, if needed
