Mifepristone and misoprostol
Plan C is a term that refers to an abortion that’s performed using medication. It can also be referred to as a medication abortion.
The most effective medication for abortion is a combination of mifepristone (Mifeprex) and misoprostol (Cytotec), taken over 1 to 2 days.
Medication abortion is safe and effective for the first 11 weeks of pregnancy, with a shallow risk of complications for most people.
What is Plan C?
Plan C is a term that refers to a medication abortion, or an abortion that’s performed using pills only.
While many people also call this “the abortion pill,” Plan C usually refers to two medications:
Mifepristone (Mifeprex)
Misoprostol (Cytotec)
These two medications work together to stop a pregnancy. Mifepristone blocks the hormone progesterone — a hormone needed to establish and maintain a pregnancy. Misoprostol causes your uterus to contract and push its contents outside your body.
Plan C is available by prescription only, meaning you must speak with a healthcare provider before obtaining these medications. However, multiple telehealth services are available to help you get set up with Plan C in the privacy of your home. Specific telehealth services are discussed later on.
