SRA is the key to a lifelong, healthy, fulfilled sexual life.
What You Need To Know:
Sexual activity carries a number of risks, including unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and emotional distress. While it’s important to be informed about these risks and take steps to protect yourself, sexual risk avoidance (SRA) offers a proactive approach to reducing your chances of encountering these problems.
What is Sexual Risk Avoidance?
SRA is a comprehensive approach to sexuality education that emphasizes avoiding sexual activity outside of marriage and encourages individuals to delay sexual initiation until they are in a committed, lifelong relationship. It also provides information about the benefits of waiting to have sex, including reduced risk of pregnancy, STIs, and emotional harm.
Why is SRA Important?
SRA is an important tool for reducing the risks associated with sexual activity. Research has shown that individuals who delay sexual initiation until they are in a committed relationship have lower rates of STIs, unintended pregnancy, and negative psychological outcomes.
SRA also provides individuals with a framework for making informed decisions about their sexual health. This includes understanding the risks associated with sexual activity and learning how to protect themselves from these risks. Additionally, SRA emphasizes the importance of communication, decision-making skills, and self-control, which are all essential components of healthy relationships.
How to Practice SRA:
There are a number of ways to practice SRA, including:
Delaying sexual initiation: One of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of STIs, unintended pregnancy, and emotional harm is to delay sexual initiation until you are in a committed, lifelong relationship.
Educating yourself: Take the time to learn about the risks associated with sexual activity, including STIs and unintended pregnancy. This will help you make informed decisions about your sexual health.
Practicing safe sex: If you do choose to engage in sexual activity, it’s important to practice safe sex by using condoms, getting tested regularly for STIs, and being honest with your partner about your sexual history.
Communicating openly: Communication is key in any relationship, and it’s especially important when it comes to sexual health. Be open and honest with your partner about your sexual history and intentions, and encourage them to do the same.
Seeking support: If you are facing any challenges related to your sexual health, seek out support from trusted friends, family members, or healthcare professionals.
In conclusion, sexual risk avoidance is a proactive approach to reducing the risks associated with sexual activity. By educating yourself, communicating openly with your partner, and practicing safe sex, you can reduce your risk of unintended pregnancy, STIs, and emotional harm.
Some women have concerns and questions related to Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) treatment. We’ve addressed a few of those concerns here. However, we have a much more detailed set of answers to questions on our Abortion Pill Reversal FAQ page.
Abortion Pill Reversal Concerns about Peanut Allergies
Some progesterone treatments include peanut oil. If you are allergic to peanuts or peanut oil, notify your provider before beginning Abortion Pill Reversal (APR). Progesterone may include this ingredient, so it is important that you notify your provider of any of these allergies before taking progesterone. An alternative form of progesterone may be available if you are allergic to peanut oil.
Price Concerns (How Much Will Treatment Cost?)
Treatment cost varies, depending on the progesterone used. Insurance plans may cover treatment. Women who do not have insurance or financial means to pay for treatment should discuss this with their medical provider.
In cases of financial hardship, APR will help you find ways to reduce the cost of the treatment.
Parenting and Support Concerns
You may be thinking, “Even though I regret my decision to take the abortion pill, there is no way I could keep and raise this baby alone and without support. What do I do?!” We are here to help support pregnant women and their developing babies. Contact us, and we can connect you to the support you need to make the best decision possible for you and your baby.
If you think parenting might be an option for you, but you have concerns about money, baby supplies, insurance, or your parenting skills, let us help. Local help is available, including material resources and parenting classes and mentoring. There is a lot of help available to support you as a parent. Let us help!
Family, Relationship, and Housing Issues
You may be concerned about negative reactions from your parents, partner, or people you depend on. An unplanned pregnancy is difficult for some loved ones to accept. However, they aren’t the ones making this decision. You are. Also, family tends to come around later. Don’t let their initial reaction keep you from your baby. If you are concerned that saving your pregnancy will affect your relationship with your family, especially as it relates to your housing, let us help.
Call us at (440) 284-1010 or call the national hotline at (877) 558-0333. We will help you find the resources you need for your particular situation. At Cornerstone, we offer everything from classes to baby care products to community support. We even offer birthing help with doula services. Most women might need a little (or a lot) of help. And there are over 2,000 organizations like ours in the United States (and many more around the world) that help women and families with anything from baby bottles and diapers to peer and professional consultations and even housing. You won’t be alone. We are here to help!
If you have changed your mind after taking the abortion pill, there is a chance you can still save your pregnancy. We provide a treatment to stop the effects of the abortion pill. Women often have feelings of regret after taking the abortion pill, but we can help. Contact Cornerstone Pregnancy Services for help right away or call the APR helpline at 877.558.0333 or on our website. Also, we can help you learn everything you need to know about the Abortion Pill Reversal procedure so that all your questions are answered.
Possible Success If Taken Within 24-72 Hours Of The Abortion Pill
Timing for Abortion Pill Reversal Treatment is important. If you are seeking the abortion pill reversal, you would ideally start the treatment within 24 hours of taking the first abortion pill, mifepristone (RU-486). However, there have been many successful reversals when treatment was started within 72 hours of taking the first abortion pill.
Even if 72 hours have passed, call our hotline (877) 558-0333. We are here to help. It may not be too late.
What To Do After 72 Hours
If it has been more than 72 hours since you took the abortion pill, but you regret your decision, please call our hotline number (877) 558-0333. There is a chance that you may still be pregnant. It may not be too late to save your baby.
Cramping and Spotting During Abortion Pill Reversal
Spotting or bleeding is common during reversal treatment. Unless directed otherwise, it is important and safe to continue the progesterone even if you experience spotting or bleeding. However, if you experience heavy bleeding, faintness, severe abdominal pain, or fever, seek emergency medical attention immediately! This could be an effect of the mifepristone and would require immediate care.
It is important to have an ultrasound to confirm that your baby is in your uterus as soon as possible.
What about the other pills the abortion clinic gave me?
The second medication that the abortion clinic gives is called misoprostol or Cytotec. Its purpose is to cause the uterus to contract and expel the baby. Misoprostol/Cytotec is not needed if you want to try to reverse the chemical abortion.
How do I start the Abortion Pill Reversal process?
Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) is a treatment used to reverse the effects of the chemical abortion process (medication abortion, abortion pill, medical abortion, RU-486) [1][2][3]. If you regret starting a chemical abortion or simply want more time to consider your decision, the abortion pill reversal offers a second chance to choose life. You can get help at the APR helpline at 877.558.0333 and through our website.
Abortion Pill Reversal Treatment
There are a few aspects of abortion pill reversal treatment. First, we will do an ultrasound as soon as possible to confirm the baby’s heart rate, placement, and dating of the pregnancy. Second, the doctor or other medical provider will prescribe progesterone, given as a pill to be taken orally, vaginally, or possibly by intramuscular injection. This treatment will usually continue through the first trimester of pregnancy.
Use of Progesterone
Progesterone is a natural hormone that a woman’s body produces during pregnancy. Mifepristone (abortion pill) blocks progesterone’s actions by binding to progesterone receptors in the uterus and the placenta. Since Progesterone is the natural hormone in a woman’s body that is necessary to nurture and sustain a pregnancy [4] by giving extra progesterone, the hope is to outnumber and outcompete the mifepristone. Increasing the natural hormone helps to reverse the effects of mifepristone.[5] It is your best chance to save your pregnancy after taking the abortion pill.
Side Effects of Progesterone
Progesterone side effects coincide with symptoms already associated with pregnancy. Progesterone may cause sleepiness, lack of energy, lightheadedness, dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort, and headaches. Increased fluid intake might help relieve these symptoms. It is important that you follow all of the instructions of your APR provider carefully. If you have any questions, contact your provider.
Success Rate of APR
Initial studies of APR have shown that APR has a 64-68% success rate. Without the APR treatment, mifepristone may fail to abort the pregnancy on its own. In other words, your pregnancy may continue even without APR if you decide not to take misoprostol, the second abortion drug likely prescribed or provided to you when you took mifepristone. APR has been shown to increase the chances of allowing the pregnancy to continue.
However, the outcome of your particular reversal attempt cannot be guaranteed.[6]
How to Reverse A Chemical Abortion
If you choose to reverse the effects of mifepristone and continue your pregnancy, you can call the Abortion Pill Rescue hotline at 877.558.0333 or go to the APR website to begin a live chat. The APR Healthcare Team is waiting to help.
[2] Medication Abortion. Mayo Clinic Web Site. Medical Abortion Overview. Published July 7, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
[3] Medical Management of First Trimester Abortion. Clinical Management Guidelines for Obstetricians-Gynecologists Practice Bulletin. Number 143. March 2014.
[5] Hormones in Pregnancy. Niger Med J. 2012 Oct;53(4):179-83. doi: 10.4103/0300-1652.107549.
[6]Delgado, G, M.D., Condly, S. Ph.D., Davenport, M, M.D., M.S.,Tinnakornsrisuphap, T Ph.D., Mack, J., Ph.D., NP, RN, Khauv, V., B.S., and Zhou, P. A Case Series Detailing the Successful Reversal of the Effects of Mifepristone Using Progesterone. Issues in Law & Medicine, Volume 33, Number 1, 2018.
There is a lot of misinformation floating around the internet about Abortion Pill Reversal (APR). Recently, the treatment has been the subject of many debates. As is often the case with treatments that are related to political hot topics, the rhetoric can get in the way of the plain facts.
Here are a few pieces of information to help you as you are making your decision:
APR is as safe as any other pregnancy-related treatment. While some clinics tell you that you “have” to complete the abortion, the reality is that there is no increased risk of discontinuing the abortion pill treatment. (See our FAQ page for more information)
Abortion pill reversal gives you more time to think. The truth is that the best decisions are made when you are not in crisis. If you took the abortion pill and regretted it or are simply unsure of your decision, you are not alone. Abortion pill reversal gives you time to rethink your decision. More time to think isn’t a bad thing, no matter what you decide to do.
APR works most of the time. Timing is a critical factor, but abortion pill reversal works 64-68% of the time. The sooner you get the treatment, the better your chances of saving the pregnancy.
There is no evidence linking abortion pill reversal to birth defects. Some mothers are concerned that if they don’t finish the abortion pill treatment, their babies will be born with birth defects. However, there is no need to be concerned! The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), in its Practice Bulletin Number 143, March 2014, states that: “No evidence exists to date of a teratogenic effect of mifepristone.” In other words, it does not appear that mifepristone, RU-486, causes birth defects. Additionally, Progesterone has been safely used in pregnancy for over 50 years. Initial studies have found that the birth defect rate in babies born after the APR is less than or equal to the rate in the general population. Neither Mifepristone nor progesterone is associated with birth defects.
We’ve provided a detailed list of facts on our Frequently Asked Questions page. You can access that page for a more detailed set of medical questions.
How To Get Treatment:
For now, if you have changed your mind after taking the abortion pill, there is a chance you can still save your pregnancy. We provide a treatment to stop the effects of the abortion pill. Women often have feelings of regret after taking the abortion pill, but we can help. Contact Cornerstone Pregnancy Services for help right away or call the APR helpline 877.558.0333 and website. Also, we can help you learn everything you need to know about the Abortion Pill Reversal procedure so that all your questions are answered.
So many Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) have no symptoms! Especially in women. The only way to know that you have an STI is to get tested! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that the only guaranteed way to prevent an STI or the spread of STIs is abstinence! Even condom use is not guaranteed to protect us from STIs. Condoms fail, break and can come off during vaginal, anal and oral sex.
Ohio Facts on Sexually Transmitted Infections
Over 50,000 new cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) were reported in Ohio in 2011
Most new cases are among young people age 15-24
STIs such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhea have few or no symptoms, especially in women
STIs can be transmitted even when a person has no symptoms
Effects of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Untreated STIs can lead to infertility in women and damage to the urinary tract in men
Untreated STIs can cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), a painful swelling of the female reproductive organs that can lead to infertility
Some untreated STIs such as HIV/AIDS and Syphilis can lead to death if not treated
Everywhere we are told it is go-time for sex. Television, social media, movies, peers, and partners all portray sex as being fun, liberated, and free from consequences. So, are there any reasons to wait until marriage for sex? YES! There are many reasons to say no.
Pregnancy Reasons
Are you ready to care for a baby?
Is your partner someone you want to father your child?
Will your partner stick around if you become pregnant?
Did you know that neither condoms nor birth control protects you 100% from pregnancy?
Did you know that tobacco, alcohol, and drug use can injure your unborn child? Do you know how at risk you really are?
STDs
Did you know that you are 4 times more likely to contract a sexually transmitted disease than you are of becoming pregnant?
Do you know some STDs are contracted by skin contact?
Did you know that many STDs are incurable?
Did you know that oral sex can transmit STDs?
Did you know that many STDs do not have symptoms? You can have one and not know it.Have you had any regret about sexual contact?
Emotional Reasons
Have you felt used?
Have you ever felt shame connected to sex?
Anger?
Worthlessness?
Depression?
Hopelessness?
As you can see above, there are many good reasons to reserve sex until you are married.
Be prepared to say no. Practice language so when you feel pressured or tempted you have something to say to protect yourself and stick to your resolve. Don’t get into compromised situations. Don’t use alcohol and drugs that impair your good judgment. Choose wisely and provide for a hopeful, healthy future for yourself and your future family. Have you already made mistakes in this area? See a doctor and be honest with him or her about the sexual contact you have had. Decide today to change your lifestyle in this area. Your past is in the past. Make a commitment today to wait to have sex until you are married.
Cornerstone is here to help you. Call us at 440-284-1010.
If you have changed your mind after taking the abortion pill, there is a chance you can still save your pregnancy. We provide a treatment to stop the effects of the abortion pill. Women often have feelings of regret after taking the abortion pill, but we can help. Contact Cornerstone Pregnancy Services for help right away or call the APR helpline 877.558.0333 and website. Also, we can help you learn everything you need to know about the Abortion Pill Reversal procedure, so that all your questions are answered.
Here are frequently asked question from the Abortion Pill Reversal website:
FAQ Abortion Pill Reversal
What is abortion pill reversal?
Abortion Pill reversal is a treatment used to reverse the effects of the chemical abortion process (medication abortion, abortion pill, medical abortion, RU-486) [1][2][3]. If you regret starting a chemical abortion, the abortion pill reversal offers a second chance to choose life. There is hope and help available for any woman who changes her mind and decides to continue her pregnancy. You can get help at the APR helpline 877.558.0333 and website.
What should a woman do if she wants to reverse her chemical abortion?
If you choose to reverse the effects of mifepristone and continue your pregnancy, you can call the Abortion Pill Rescue hotline at 877.558.0333 or go to the APR website to begin a live chat. The APR Healthcare Team is waiting to help.
Why is progesterone used?
Mifepristone (abortion pill) blocks progesterone’s actions by binding to progesterone receptors in the uterus and the placenta. Progesterone is the natural hormone in a woman’s body that is necessary to nurture and sustain a pregnancy.[4] By giving extra progesterone, the hope is to outnumber and outcompete the mifepristone in order to reverse the effects of mifepristone.[5] It is your best chance to save your pregnancy after taking the abortion pill.
Is it too late to reverse the abortion pill?
If you are seeking the abortion pill reversal, you would ideally start the protocol within 24 hours of taking the first abortion pill, mifepristone, also known as RU-486. However, there have been many successful reversals when treatment was started within 72 hours of taking the first abortion pill.
Even if 72 hours have passed, call our hotline (877) 558-0333. We are here to help. It may not be too late.
The abortion clinic said I have to complete the abortion; is that true?
No, it is always your choice to change your mind. Even if you have started the chemical abortion process, reversal may still be a choice for you if you act fast.
What if I am cramping or spotting? Does it mean it’s too late to reverse the abortion pill?
Spotting or bleeding is common during reversal treatment. It is important and safe to continue the progesterone even if you experience spotting or bleeding, unless directed otherwise.
If you experience heavy bleeding, faintness, severe abdominal pain, or fever, seek emergency medical attention immediately. This could be an effect of the mifepristone and would require immediate care.
It is important to have an ultrasound to confirm that your baby is in your uterus as soon as possible.
What if I want to reverse the abortion pill but I’ve waited too long? What do I do then?
Please call our hotline number (877) 558-0333. You may still be pregnant. It may not be too late.
What about the other pills the abortion clinic gave me?
The second medication is called misoprostol or Cytotec. Its purpose is to cause the uterus to contract and expel the baby.
The Misoprostol/Cytotec is not needed if you want to try to reverse the chemical abortion.
How do I start the Abortion Pill Reversal process?
Call our hotline (877) 558-0333.
Our on-call Healthcare Professional will ask you some basic questions to see if reversal is possible.
The Healthcare Professional will then connect you with a doctor or medical provider in your area to start treatment, if that is your choice.
What is the treatment to reverse the abortion pill?
There are a few aspects of abortion pill reversal treatment. First, we will do an ultrasound as soon as possible to confirm heart rate, placement, and dating of the pregnancy.
The doctor or other medical provider will prescribe progesterone, given as a pill to be taken orally, vaginally, or possibly by intramuscular injection.
This treatment will usually continue through the first trimester of pregnancy.
What is the success rate of Abortion Pill Reversal?
Initial studies of APR have shown that APR has a 64-68% success rate. Without the APR treatment, mifepristone may fail to abort the pregnancy on its own. In other words, your pregnancy may continue even without APR if you decide not to take misoprostol, the second abortion drug likely prescribed or provided to you when you took mifepristone. APR has been shown to increase the chances of allowing the pregnancy to continue.
However, the outcome of your particular reversal attempt cannot be guaranteed.[6]
What about birth defects? Is my baby going to be OK?
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in its Practice Bulletin Number 143, March 2014, states that: “No evidence exists to date of a teratogenic effect of mifepristone.” In other words, it does not appear that mifepristone, RU-486, causes birth defects.
Progesterone has been safely used in pregnancy for over 50 years. Initial studies have found that the birth defect rate in babies born after the APR is less than or equal to the rate in the general population. Neither Mifepristone nor progesterone is associated with birth defects.[7][8]
What are the possible side effects of progesterone?
Progesterone may cause sleepiness, lack of energy, light headedness, dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort and headaches. Increased fluid intake might help relieve these symptoms.
It is important that you follow all of the instructions of your APR provider carefully. If you have any questions, contact your provider.
Some progesterone treatments include peanut oil – what if I am allergic to peanuts?
If you are allergic to peanuts or peanut oil, notify your provider before beginning APR. Progesterone may include this ingredient, so it is important that you notify your provider of any of these allergies before taking progesterone. An alternative form of progesterone may be available for those with an allergy.
How much will this cost?
Treatment cost varies, depending on the progesterone used. Insurance plans may cover treatment. Women who do not have insurance or financial means to pay for treatment should discuss this with their medical provider.
In cases of financial hardship, APR will help you find ways to reduce the cost of the treatment.
Even though I regret my decision to take the abortion pill, there is no way I could keep and raise this baby alone and without support. What do I do?
We are here to help support pregnant women and their developing babies. Contact us and we can connect you to the support you need to make the best decision possible for you and your baby.
If you think parenting might be an option for you, but you have concerns about money, baby supplies, insurance or your parenting skills, there may be local help available.
I’d like to save this pregnancy, but I’ll probably get kicked out of my house. What should I do?
Call us at (440) 284-1010 or cal the national hotline at (877) 558-0333. We will help you find the resources you need for your particular situation. At Cornerstone, we offer everything form classes to baby care products to community and support. We even offer birthing help with doula services. Most women might need a little (or a lot) of help. And, there are over 2,000 organizations like ours in the United States (and many more around the world) who help women and families with anything from baby bottles and diapers, to peer and professional consultations, and even housing. You won’t be alone. We are here to help!
Are the abortion pill and the morning after pill the same thing?
No, they are different. The “morning after pill” is marketed as an emergency contraception method. The most commonly used preparation contains a high level of a progestin and can be taken up to 72 hours after sexual intercourse. New insights into how it works make it clear that it can prevent implantation of the young human embryo into the lining of the uterus. This is a contragestational or abortifacient effect, not a contraceptive effect.
The abortion pill, mifepristone, is taken up 70 days (10 weeks) into a pregnancy with the intention of causing an abortion. It works by blocking progesterone receptors. Progesterone is the necessary hormone that nurtures and supports a pregnancy.
The newest morning after pill, Ella, is very similar to mifepristone in its action in that it blocks progesterone receptors. It is approved by the FDA for use up to five days after intercourse and also has abortifacient effects.
Does your organization provide the abortion pill to women or perform surgical abortions?
Abortion Pill Rescue provides compassionate support for women during their pregnancies and does not provide or refer for abortion services. We work diligently to provide women seeking reversal with information and resources to make healthy choices for their pregnancies.
Do any professional organizations support Abortion Pill Reversal?
The American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a 2500-member organization, supports offering Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) to women who regret initiating the abortion pill process, after appropriate informed consent.
There are many cases of women who have changed their minds after taking the abortion pill and gone on to have a successful pregnancy with the Abortion Pill Reversal protocol. So while you are not alone, your situation is unique to you. At Cornerstone Pregnancy Services we have years of experience and the answers for which you are looking. Please contact us. We are here to help you.
[2] Medication Abortion. Mayo Clinic Web Site. Medical Abortion Overview. Published July 7, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
[3] Medical Management of First Trimester Abortion. Clinical Management Guidelines for Obstetricians-Gynecologists Practice Bulletin. Number 143. March 2014.
[5] Hormones in Pregnancy. Niger Med J. 2012 Oct;53(4):179-83. doi: 10.4103/0300-1652.107549.
[6]Delgado, G, M.D., Condly, S. Ph.D., Davenport, M, M.D., M.S.,Tinnakornsrisuphap, T Ph.D., Mack, J., Ph.D., NP, RN, Khauv, V., B.S., and Zhou, P. A Case Series Detailing the Successful Reversal of the Effects of Mifepristone Using Progesterone. Issues in Law & Medicine, Volume 33, Number 1, 2018
[7] Unleashing the power of a woman’s cycle: Progesterone Support in Pregnancy. NaPro Technology Web Site. Progesterone Support. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
[8] Progesterone and Pregnancy: A Vital Connection. Resolve Web Site. Progesterone and Pregnancy. Published 2018. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
So many Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) have no symptoms! Especially in women. The only way to know that you have an STI is to get tested! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that the only guaranteed way to prevent an STI or the spread of STIs is abstinence! Even condom use is not guaranteed to protect us from STIs. Condoms fail, break and can come off during vaginal, anal and oral sex.
Over 50,000 new cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) were reported in Ohio in 2011
