Whenever possible, we use the One Stop MToP method for medical abortion. In the first 7 weeks of pregnancy (until the 49th day after the beginning of the last menstruation), treatment with the abortion pill Mifegyne® followed by 2 tablets of Cytotec® is the method of choice.
Medical abortion
For medical abortion, the following two medications are combined:
Mifegyne® mifepristone or RU486, (abortion pill)
is an antigestagen that blocks the pregnancy-preserving effect of the hormone progesterone produced by the body. This sensitizes the uterus to Cytotec® and the cervix opens.
Cytotec® (Misoprostol)
is a synthetic prostaglandin. It is administered orally or vaginally 36-48 hours after taking mifepristone. Prostaglandins trigger contractions of the uterine muscles, which expel the fruit sac with mucous membrane and blood and complete the medical abortion. Cytotec® is used as off-label* use.
The medical abortion method is safe. It is successful in 95-97% of all cases. The side effects vary in severity. Since incomplete departures or continuing pregnancies occur in 2-3% of all applications, a follow-up check is required.
What effects does medical abortion have on a new pregnancy?
Are there any physical or psychological damages after an abortion?
Physical consequences after an abortion with medication are not to be expected. Fertility is not impaired either.