--- title: Is the Missed Period Pill a Good Option For Me? description: Considering the Missed Period Pill? 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[Abortion](https://www.agapewomensclinic.org/helpful-advice/tag/abortion) ![Is the Missed Period Pill a Good Option For Me?](https://www.agapewomensclinic.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Woman%20Contemplating%20Pregnancy%20Test%20in%20Messy%20Bedroom.png) 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 often used to describe the abortion pill.** If you're considering the Missed Period Pill because it feels like 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.**   > Have questions about the abortion pill or early pregnancy? **[Text our office at (737) 200-2324](sms:+17372002324).**   ## What Is the Missed Period Pill? The Missed Period Pill is a term sometimes used for medication abortion, which typically involves mifepristone and misoprostol. Despite the name, it isn't designed simply to start a late period. **It's intended to end an existing pregnancy.** That means 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 Those details can help you understand what may apply to **your specific pregnancy.**   ## Is It the Abortion Pill? **Yes.** Missed Period Pill is a term used for the abortion pill or medication abortion. While you may see different names used online, medication abortion typically involves two medications: **mifepristone** and **misoprostol.** Mifepristone blocks progesterone, a hormone needed for a pregnancy to continue. Misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and empty.   ## 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.   > Agape Women's Clinic offers [free pregnancy testing](https://www.agapewomensclinic.org/free-pregnancy-tests-north-austin) in Round Rock and Cedar Park, so you can get an answer without relying on symptoms alone.     ## Is a Positive Test Enough? A positive pregnancy test tells you pregnancy hormone was detected. **It doesn't tell you everything about the pregnancy itself.** For example, it can't tell you: - How far along you are - Where the pregnancy is developing - Whether additional medical evaluation may be needed That's where an ultrasound can provide information a pregnancy test can't.   > Agape's [**free Pre-Abortion Screening**](https://www.agapewomensclinic.org/abortion-north-austin) includes free pregnancy testing and an ultrasound to help answer important questions before abortion.   ## 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 provide information about pregnancy location.   ## Is the Missed Period Pill Have Side effects? 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 FDA-approved mifepristone regimen is approved through 10 weeks of pregnancy, so knowing how far along you are can help you understand what information applies to your pregnancy.   ## What If I Am Pregnant? **It's okay. You have options & support.** You don't need to know exactly what you want before making an appointment. And if you're already considering the Missed Period Pill or abortion, you can still come to Agape first. A free [Pre-Abortion Screening](https://www.agapewomensclinic.org/abortion-north-austin) appointment can help you better understand: - **Your pregnancy** & how far along you may be - **Abortion** & what options may apply to your pregnancy - **What to expect** if you're considering the abortion pill - **Your questions & available resources** **You don't have to figure everything out today. You can start by getting answers.**   ## Get Personalized Answers Before Abortion You can find a lot of general information about the Missed Period Pill and abortion pill online. **Agape can help you understand what applies to *your* pregnancy.** > **[Make a Free Appointment](https://www.agapewomensclinic.org/appointment)** or [**text our office at (737) 200-2324**](sms:+17372002324).     ###### **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.* ![Asset 1](https://www.agapewomensclinic.org/hubfs/Asset%201.svg) ###### **GET IN TOUCH** - [Contact Us](https://www.agapewomensclinic.org/contact) - [Support Us](https://www.agapewomensclinic.org/for-donors) - [(512) 967-8859](tel:+15129678859) ###### **VISIT US** **Round Rock** 104 E. 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