RU 486 is another name for “the abortion pill.” It has been available in the United States for over a decade. Like surgical abortions, it is a safe option that many women consider each year.
RU 486 is commonly known by several other names: Mifepristone, Mifeprex, non-surgical abortion or medical abortion.
RU486
RU 486 is actually a combination of two medications, mifepristone and misoprostol. It is safe and effective when used within nine weeks of pregnancy. Your doctor will explain to you how the abortion pill works in more detail but generally when you take the mifepristone it blocks the hormone progesterone levels that are needed to maintain a successful pregnancy. Due to the blockage of this hormone, the uterine lining begins to shed, the cervix is softened and bleeding (an indication of abortion) may occur. The bleeding may be light much like spotting towards the end of a menstrual period or heavy. In some cases, you may experience no bleeding until you take the second pill, which is the misoprostol. Misoprostol will be taken orally or inserted vaginally within 48 hours of taking the mifepristone. It causes uterine contractions (cramps) and expels the uterine contents from the body.
RU486
RU 486 is not recommended if you have certain medical conditions such as heart disease, asthma, diabetes, bleeding problems or hypertension or if you use an intra-uterine device. It is ineffective in the case of ectopic pregnancy.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has found that 95 women out of every 100 have aborted successfully with the intake of RU 486 in the first nine weeks of pregnancy. Moreover, with RU 486, the risk of infection is very low and maternal death is virtually non-existent.
RU 486 is provided through a doctor’s office or clinic. Many women choose it to avoid surgery. Others feel that using RU 486 is more private because they can end their pregnancy at home. Some feel that it is more natural than a surgical abortion. In addition, you must be able to commit to two or more visits to the clinic.
For a list of clinics that offer RU 486 go to:
www.Mifepristone.com
www.Abortion.com
Abortion - Abortion Clinics, Abortion Pill, Abortion Information 
October 18, 2010 at 3:29 pm
I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge on this page that this week marks the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the Abortion Pill (RU 486). Although it did not precipitate the “social revolution” that some predicted, providing this non surgical option to women is certainly an advancement in women’s reproductive health. Kudos to those brave people who fought had to get the pill into this country, among them the Feminist Majority Foundation.
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February 16, 2011 at 7:04 pm
RU486 is critical.
Women should always have the choice of RU486.
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February 18, 2011 at 8:46 am
I had an RU486 abortion, and RU486 worked very well for me to.
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February 19, 2011 at 8:59 am
We use RU486 routinely, RU486 works very well.
Most patients describe the use as the best choice they could have made.
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February 25, 2011 at 8:35 am
I am so Glad someone discovered RU486 for abortion.
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October 17, 2012 at 10:50 pm
I’m ipmressed you should think of something like that
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February 8, 2014 at 8:40 am
Apple now has Rhapsody as an app, which is a great start, but it is currently hapemred by the inability to store locally on your iPod, and has a dismal 64kbps bit rate. If this changes, then it will somewhat negate this advantage for the Zune, but the 10 songs per month will still be a big plus in Zune Pass’ favor.
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February 26, 2011 at 11:29 am
Thank you Danco for distributing RU486
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February 19, 2011 at 9:42 pm
I had an RU486 abortion, and it was like a bad period. RU486 was easy.
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July 11, 2011 at 10:40 pm
My wife used The Abortion Pill.
We are both very happy now. The Abortion Pill was very safe.
Now we can properly take care of our three beautiful children and use the IUD the Doctor’s office told us about.
So far my wife really is happy with her IUD.
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October 23, 2010 at 8:02 pm
That is incredible,
It took Depo Provera, just Birth Control, well established in Europe years to get FDA approval in America.
Just cray pro lifers!
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February 18, 2011 at 8:47 am
That’s crazy, RU486 also took forever. Glad that RU486 is readily available.
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February 19, 2011 at 9:00 am
It was a crime how the FDA handled RU486 and Depo Provera.
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February 19, 2011 at 9:42 pm
RU486 is great. I am glad they finally allowed RU486.
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December 8, 2010 at 11:08 pm
http://www.RU486.com
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December 29, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Thank you that was a useful site
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February 19, 2011 at 9:01 am
RU486.com is a very useful site,
We get inquiries from there routinely.
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February 19, 2011 at 10:55 am
It is a great site!
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February 1, 2011 at 4:54 am
I have to point out that over-all I’m pretty taken with this internet site. It’s clear that you fully understand the material and you are passionate about it. I wish I had your talent to post. I’ve bookmarked your web site and also look ahead to additional posts.
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February 8, 2011 at 11:57 am
Thanks, Ariel. Have you read my posts on the main page? Would be interested in your joining the conversations “over there”
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February 3, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Yes, another very helpful site
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February 9, 2011 at 9:08 am
Thanks, Thurod. We help many women each year and are pleased to provide this service.
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February 9, 2014 at 2:21 am
Most help articles on the web are inaccurate or interohenc. Not this!
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February 10, 2011 at 12:08 pm
A pill to induce Abortion is a horrible Invention.
Abortion is not the right choice.
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February 10, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Fr Gionna – why is it not “the right choice?” Would love to hear your thoughts and have a civil conversation….
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February 16, 2011 at 10:10 am
He is probably catholic, and Abortion is the right choice for women that choose it.
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February 16, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Actually, the majority of people who obtain abortions are Catholic!
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February 16, 2011 at 7:06 pm
That is a funny fact that the majority of people getting abortions and using ru486 are Catholic.
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February 18, 2011 at 9:37 am
yeah, Carolyn, it’s kind of interesting, isn’t it? Their church rants a raves about abortion but right behind the priest’s back, his parishioners are out there aborting….
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February 26, 2011 at 3:06 am
When you are overweight, you end up with a much larger network of blood vessels. Being fit doesn’t necessarily involve going to the fitness center and sweating a ton.
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March 2, 2011 at 8:41 am
Yeah, but it helps!
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March 2, 2011 at 3:04 pm
ABORTION IS WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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March 3, 2011 at 10:52 am
NO IT AIN’T!!!!!!!!! NANNY, NANNY POO POO….
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April 22, 2011 at 6:10 pm
The abortion pill is wrong.
How can you people not understand how wrong an abortion is.
Birth control should be outlawed also!
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April 23, 2011 at 9:23 am
So, Claudia, ,the over one million women a year who have abortions are “wrong?” Exactly who are you to judge? Do you have sex?
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November 5, 2011 at 3:16 am
Hi i want to know that it can abort after 1month 15days period RU486 as i am a mom of one three years boy so i dont want to carry now please suggest me with this and where the pill will get in bangalore. and if know a price of it.
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February 6, 2015 at 3:56 am
RU486; Center In Bengaluru Bangalore; For safe & hygenic abortion;
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December 26, 2017 at 4:59 am
Proud of you .
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March 2, 2020 at 1:00 am
The abortion pill, also recognized as Generic RU486 has been widely known for termination of an undesired or unplanned pregnancy which is in its early stage gestation. This pill is approved by the FDA as an alternative to surgical abortion. The brand name of this abortion pill is Mifeprex.
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