ABORTION PILL INFORMATION

McAllen Pregnancy Center provides free and confidential Abortion Pill information in McAllen, Texas. If you are facing a tough decision, we offer free ultrasound services to confirm and date your pregnancy. The gestational age of your pregnancy determines the type of abortion procedure usually recommended.


Abortion is currently banned in the state of Texas except to preserve the life of the mother. This does not affect care for miscarriage or ectopic pregnancies. A woman who obtains an abortion cannot be held criminally or civilly liable.


Abortion policies currently in effect for Texas. We do not perform or refer for abortions, which allows us to provide you with unbiased support. To learn more about abortion and better understand your options in McAllen, Texas,  schedule a free and confidential appointment.

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Medical Abortion

Medication abortion also called the abortion pill has only been FDA approved 70 days (10 weeks) from LMP.(1) On average, the cost of the abortion pill in clinic ranges from $580 to $800 in the United States. As advertised by Abortion providers as of December 2024.


The FDA approved "abortion pill" generally refers to a medical abortion method that involves taking two different medications to terminate an early pregnancy. The first medication blocks the hormone progesterone, which is necessary for pregnancy to continue. Without progesterone, the lining of the uterus breaks down, and the pregnancy cannot continue. The second medication is taken 24 to 48 hours later. It causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy through the vagina.


Medical abortion isn’t an option if you:(2)

  • Have an intrauterine device (IUD) currently in place.
  • Have a concern that the pregnancy is outside of the uterus. This is called ectopic pregnancy and can be life-threatening.(3)
  • Are further along in your pregnancy than 10 weeks. The FDA has only approved the abortion pill for up to 10 weeks from the LMP. Taking the abortion pill later in pregnancy is associated with increased risk of complications, such as an incomplete abortion or severe bleeding.(4)
  • Have certain medical problems including: bleeding disorders, severe liver or kidney disease, known cardiac disease, or an uncontrolled seizure disorder.
  • Take certain medications including blood thinners or steroids.
  • Are allergic to the medicines used.

REFERENCES

  1. Medical Termination of Pregnancy Through Ten Weeks Gestation: fda.gov
  2. Medical abortion isn't an option if you: mayoclinic.org
  3. Ectopic Pregnancy: mayoclinic.org
  4. Medical Termination of Pregnancy Through Ten Weeks Gestation: fda.gov
  5. Texas law: HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CHAPTER 170A. PERFORMANCE OF ABORTION and HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CHAPTER 171. ABORTION
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