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# Is the Missed Period Pill a Good Option For Me?
The name makes it sound pretty simple: **Take a pill. Get your period. Move on.**
But the Missed Period Pill isn't actually a medication designed to restart a late period.
**It's a term sometimes used to describe the abortion pill.**
If you're looking into the Missed Period Pill because you want a quick solution, there's something worth knowing first:
A few simple steps can help you understand what's actually happening in your body before you move forward.
> A Choice to Make offers a **free, confidential appointment, designed for those [exploring abortion](https://achoicetomake.org/abortion)** in Florence, SC with free pregnancy testing, an ultrasound and abortion information.
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> [**Make a Free Appointment**](https://achoicetomake.org/make-appointment) or [**text (843) 603-8599**](sms:+18436038599).
## What Is the Missed Period Pill?
The Missed Period Pill is a term often used for **medication abortion in early pregnancy**, which typically involves mifepristone and misoprostol.
Despite the name, it isn't a medication designed simply to restart a late period.
That means confirming pregnancy and learning a little more about what's happening in your body first can be an important step.
Before taking the missed period pill, it can help to know:
- **Whether you're actually pregnant**
- **How far along you are**
- **Where the pregnancy is developing**
## Do I Need a Pregnancy Test?
**Yes. A missed period doesn't always mean you're pregnant.**
Stress, illness, hormonal changes, travel, or changes in exercise and weight can all affect your cycle.
If you're considering the missed period pill, confirming pregnancy is a simple first step.
A Choice to Make provides [**free lab-quality pregnancy testing in Florence, SC**](https://achoicetomake.org/testing-ultrasounds-florence) as part of its Pregnancy Evaluation Appointment, so you can start with answers instead of relying on symptoms alone.
## Is a Positive Test Enough?
A positive pregnancy test tells you that pregnancy hormones were detected. **It doesn't tell you everything about the pregnancy itself.**
That's where an ultrasound can provide information a pregnancy test can't.
> If you're eligible, A Choice to Make offers a [**free limited obstetric ultrasound**](https://achoicetomake.org/testing-ultrasounds-florence) performed by an RDMS sonographer for pregnancy dating and confirmation.
## Does the Missed Period Pill Work?
Medication abortion is effective during early pregnancy, but it isn't 100% effective.
In some cases, the pregnancy may continue, pregnancy tissue may remain, or additional medical care may be needed.
The abortion pill also **does not treat an ectopic pregnancy**, which develops outside the uterus and can become a medical emergency.
**Knowing what's happening in your body beforehand matters.** An ultrasound can help estimate how far along you are and determine where the pregnancy is developing.
## Is the Missed Period Pill Safe?
Like any medication, the abortion pill can come with side effects and risks.
**Cramping and bleeding are expected parts of the process.** Other side effects can include:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Fever or chills
- Weakness
- Dizziness
Complications can include heavy bleeding, infection, or an incomplete abortion requiring additional medical care.
**Timing matters too.** The abortion pill is used during early pregnancy, so knowing how far along you are can help you understand what may apply to your specific situation.
## What If I'm Not Pregnant?
If you're not pregnant, taking abortion medication won't explain why your period is late.
You'll still be left with the original question: **What's actually going on with my body?**
That's one reason confirming pregnancy first makes sense before taking medication based on a missed period alone.
## What If I Am Pregnant?
**It's okay. You have options & we're here to help.**
You don't need to know exactly what you want before making an appointment. And if you're already considering abortion, you can still come to A Choice to Make first.
We provide free services to help you better understand:
- **Your pregnancy** & how far along you may be
- **Abortion** & what may apply to your pregnancy
- **What to expect** if you're considering the abortion pill
- **Free community resources** or support tailored to your needs
**You don't have to figure everything out today. You can start by getting answers.**
## Before Taking the Missed Period Pill
**Take time to get personalized answers first.**
If you're considering the Missed Period Pill or planning an abortion, A Choice to Make's free [Abortion Info Appointment](https://achoicetomake.org/abortion) is designed to help you understand what's happening in your body before you move forward.
> [**Make a Free Appointment**](https://achoicetomake.org/make-appointment) or [**text (843) 603-8599**](sms:+18436038599).
###### **Sources**
1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. *Medication Abortion Up to 70 Days of Gestation.*
2. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. *Ectopic Pregnancy.*
3. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. *Mifepristone Information.*
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