Using Abortion Pills Very Early in Pregnancy Is Safe, Study Finds

Young woman with abortion pill and glass of water, top view

Key Takeaways

  • Abortion pills are safe and effective even very early in a pregnancy

  • Doctors tend to delay prescriptions until an ultrasound can confirm a pregnancy

  • But women who didn’t get ultrasound had the same risk of complications as those who waited

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