Safe Abortion Information and Free Counseling in the Philippines

Abortion with pills uses medicines to end a pregnancy. The two medicines are mifepristone and misoprostol. They can be used together, or misoprostol can be used alone.

Getting these medicines in the Philippines can be difficult because access through formal channels is limited.

Some unofficial online sellers advertise abortion pills, but buying from them can be risky. Products may be fake or poor quality, and online scams have been reported in the Philippines. It can be hard to know what you are actually buying, so it's important to seek information from trusted sources.

You may also find products that combine misoprostol and diclofenac. These are mainly made to treat other medical conditions and are not recommended for abortion use. But if these are the pills you’re getting, contact us to know how to use them safely.

There is also a lot of misinformation about abortion pills and how they work. If you're unsure about the pills, where to find reliable information, or what to do next, reach out to Ally or our counseling team.

Abortion with pills is safe for most people. Taking a few steps before starting can help make the process safer and more comfortable.

Before taking abortion pills, it's important to:

• Confirm the pregnancy and the weeks of pregnancy. The recommended dosage of pills and instructions may change depending on how far along your pregnancy is.
• Know which pills you have. Check the type, quality, and number of pills available. The instructions may differ depending on the medicines availability.
• Check if you have any medical condition that is a contraindication to using mifepristone, misoprostol or both, or requires any special care.
• Know when and where to seek medical care, and have an emergency plan in place in the rare case of complications.

Not sure about any of these steps? Contact Ally or our counseling team for guidance before taking the pills.

Abortion pills can be used to end a pregnancy at home through a self-managed process. With the right information and support, this can be a safe and private option. The steps you need to follow depend on which medicines you have and how many weeks pregnant you are.

• If you have mifepristone and misoprostol, you need 1 mifepristone pill of 200 mg, followed by 4 to 8 misoprostol pills of 200 mcg each, depending on the weeks of pregnancy.
• If you have misoprostol only, you need 12 pills of 200 mcg each.

It's also helpful to have pain relief, such as ibuprofen, and medicine for nausea on hand.

Mifepristone is swallowed. Misoprostol can be taken in three ways: vaginally (inserted into the vagina), buccally (placed between the cheek and gums), or sublingually (placed under the tongue). In settings such as the Philippines, where abortion is legally restricted, privacy may be a concern. Buccal and sublingual use is preferable as it avoids leaving pill fragments in the vagina, which could be a concern in some circumstances.

Below, you'll find full guides for both methods, along with videos and downloadable PDFs. These resources cover important safety checks and contraindications, recommended doses, how to use the pills, what to expect, warning signs, and care after an abortion.

If you have questions or need more support, contact Ally or our counseling team.

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Mifepristone and Misoprostol

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Misoprostol alone

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You don't have to figure everything out on your own. Our counseling team can help you understand your options, and provide compassionate, non-judgmental support.

You may also find helpful information and support through trusted human rights organizations and feminist networks in the Philippines or nearby countries. Choose reliable sources that respect your privacy and well-being.