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How does the abortion pill work?

The abortion pill, or “the pill,” is a term used for the medical abortion procedure. After determining your gestational weeks through an ultrasound, you will be given a medication in the office that interrupts the pregnancy. From there, you are sent home with a different medication that will cause you to menstruate and shed your uterine lining, terminating the pregnancy.

Can I use tampons after an abortion?

After the abortion, your cervix will be dilated and easily prone to infection or injury if anything is inserted. Therefore, we recommend that you refrain from having sex, inserting anything vaginally (such as tampons), swimming, or bathing in a tub for at least 2 weeks after the procedure.

When can I have sex again?

We recommend that you wait at least 3 weeks, or until you have returned for your follow-up visit, before engaging in intercourse; this is to prevent infection as well as another pregnancy.