How safe is the abortion pill?

Medication abortion is very safe. Serious problems are rare, but like all medical procedures, there can be some risks.

Medication abortion has been used safely in the U.S. for more than 20 years. Serious complications are really rare, but can happen.

These problems aren’t common. And if they do happen, they’re usually easy to take care of with medication or other treatments.

The abortion pill is really safe and effective. It’s a super common way to have an abortion, and millions of people have used it safely.

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