Missed Period Pills

Missed period pills bring back your period
Missed period pills are FDA-approved abortion medications that allow you to take action when your period is late and you might be pregnant – and you don’t want to be. These pills bring back your period and your peace of mind by safely ending a (potential) early pregnancy. You don’t need a positive pregnancy test to use them – just a late period and the desire to stay in control of your body and your future.

What are missed period pills?
Missed period pills are medications you can use when your period is late and you don’t want to be pregnant. They help bring on your period without needing to confirm if you are in the early stages of pregnancy. They combine two types of pills:

• Mifepristone, which blocks the hormone needed for pregnancy to continue

• Misoprostol, which causes the uterus to empty

These are the same medications used for a medication abortion, and are part of an evidence-based approach to very early pregnancy termination. Missed period pills may also be called period pills, late period pills, or menstrual regulation.

Does carafem offer missed period pills?
Yes. carafem offers missed period pills to eligible clients. If your period is late, you don’t want to be pregnant, and you’re medically eligible for our service, carafem can help bring back your period — no pregnancy test required.
Because these medications can end an early pregnancy, we provide the same high-quality care as we do for clients having abortion with pills. The difference? You don’t have to confirm a pregnancy before starting care.

How do missed period pills work?
Missed period pills cause the uterus to shed its lining, which brings your period back.

• If you’re pregnant, this process safely ends the pregnancy.

• If you’re not pregnant, it simply brings back your period.

Either way, the outcome is the same — your period returns, and you’re back in control.

Are missed period pills the same as an abortion?
Yes, if you are pregnant, these pills end the pregnancy. That process is considered a medication abortion.
The difference is that you don’t need a pregnancy test or ultrasound to confirm pregnancy beforehand. You can use missed period pills when your period is late and you want to prevent a potential pregnancy from continuing.

How do I use missed period pills?
Missed period pills are taken the same way as abortion pills -- you can read more about the process for this medication on our how to take the abortion pills page.

Are missed period pills safe to use if I'm not pregnant?
Yes, missed period pills are safe whether or not you’re pregnant. These medications are FDA-approved and have been safely used by millions of people worldwide. In either case, the pills cause cramping and bleeding to bring on your period.

What should I expect after taking missed period pills?
Most people experience cramping and bleeding in as little as 1 to 4 hours after taking misoprostol, the second medication. The experience may feel like a heavy period or an early miscarriage. To read more about what to expect during an at-home abortion, explore our how to take the abortion pills page.

Am I eligible for missed period pills with carafem?
You may be eligible for missed period pills if you:

• Are within 12 weeks of your last menstrual period

• Do not have any medical conditions or take medications that conflict with mifepristone or misoprostol

• Are located in one of these states:
  CO, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, VA, VT, WA

We welcome clients of all ages. Please note: Parental notification or consent laws vary by state.

At carafem, your care is always judgment-free and tailored to your unique needs. We honor and respect all aspects of your identity, including your gender, race, income, immigration status, sexual orientation, and ability.

How much do missed period pills cost?
Missed period pills cost between $0 and $399, based on your financial eligibility. Additional financial assistance is available for those who qualify.