Abortion Pill Facts

  • 1 in 4 people with a uterus will have an abortion in their lifetime. source
  • Medication abortion accounts for 63% of all US abortions. source
  • 1 in 6 abortions in the US are done via telemedicine. source
  • Medication abortion is up to 98% effective up to 11 weeks. source
  • Telemedicine abortion is as safe and effective as in-person care. source
  • Medication abortion has a signicant adverse reaction rate of less than .2% (which islower than Tylenol, Viagra, and other common drugs). source
  • People who are denied abortions are more likely to experience higher levels of anxiety, lower life satisfaction and lower self-esteem compared with those who are able to obtain an abortion. source
  • 95% of people report that having an abortion was the right decision for them (over 5
    years after the procedure). source
  • Carrying an unwanted pregnancy to term is associated with poorer maternal bonding, compared to the next child born to a person who received an abortion. source