The Abortion Pill – Mifegymiso (Mifepristone/Misoprostol) was approved in Canada in July of 2015. However, the Abortion Pill has been used successfully and safely in Europe since 1988. The Abortion Pill – Mifegymiso is an alternative method for ending an early pregnancy up to 9 weeks or 63 days since your last menstrual period. The Abortion Pill has gained popularity in Canada as a less invasive abortion method that can feel more natural to some women, like having a miscarriage. The Abortion Pill does not involve the use of anesthesia or instruments, and allows women to have an abortion in the comfort and privacy of their own home. The medical abortion is a two-day process with one tablet of Mifepristone taken on day 1 and the four tablets of Misoprostol to be taken 24-48 hours later. Mifepristone works by blocking progesterone, a hormone naturally needed by the body to maintain an early pregnancy. It causes an early pregnancy to stop growing and detach from the uterine wall. Misoprostol uses a hormone called prostaglandin that allows the pregnancy to be expelled. 95% of women choosing the medical abortion only require one appointment at our clinic. A follow-up blood test at your nearest lab will need to be done within one week of your appointment to confirm that the medication was successful. Once we receive your blood test results, they are assessed and we will follow-up with you over the phone. You cannot buy the abortion pill online or through a pharmacy. Only specially trained doctors in abortion care can purchase and dispense Mifegymiso. Our clinic doctors and nurses are specially trained, have extensive knowledge, and many years of experience in delivering safe and compassionate abortion care.