How Do Abortion Pills Work?

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  • You may have heard of "abortion pills" - here's what these medications are and what they do (and don't do).
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    Abortion Pill Info from SASS:
    abortionpillinfo.org/en/using...
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    Abortion Laws by Country:
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    Abortion Pill Laws By US State:
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    To learn more about this topic, start your googling with these keywords:
    - Medication abortion/pill-based abortion: an abortion that uses pills, rather than surgical intervention
    - Self-managed abortion: a pill-based abortion done by an individual without medical guidance
    - Progesterone: a hormone made by the body that plays a role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy
    - Cervix: the narrow passage forming the lower end of the uterus
    - Contraction: a shortening of the uterine muscles
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  • @MinuteEarth
    @MinuteEarth  Рік тому +609

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    • @katrinaumana2127
      @katrinaumana2127 Рік тому +13

      Thank You for just giving us the facts. This was very informative.

    • @paperstrawsYT
      @paperstrawsYT Рік тому +4

      @@katrinaumana2127 yes it was!

    • @YagoStecher
      @YagoStecher Рік тому +3

      Excellent video

    • @erezra
      @erezra Рік тому +2

      You have just earned my support! This is a public service. Unfortunate that we need it from UA-cam but I'm glad you did it!

    • @ramuk1933
      @ramuk1933 Рік тому +2

      Great videos, but make them longer! So many potentially interesting and informative channels are just too brief. You can't learn much in two minutes...

  • @norsehorse84
    @norsehorse84 Рік тому +2978

    When they don't end the video on a pun, you know it's a serious one.

    • @mr.boomguy
      @mr.boomguy Рік тому +30

      Sounds like a ryme, but sadly isn't 😔
      Good one tho

    • @Osamathegamer
      @Osamathegamer Рік тому +7

      No puns gang.

    • @idiot4lyfe85
      @idiot4lyfe85 Рік тому +24

      Wow. Have to wait 3 whole minutes to know if I should laugh or contemplate human existance.

    • @dhpz
      @dhpz Рік тому +4

      @@tbird81 no

    • @Womanhu
      @Womanhu Рік тому +3

      @@dhpz yes

  • @elenadibbs4065
    @elenadibbs4065 Рік тому +1962

    You should consider making a video on birth control next! A lot of people are confused and misinformed about how many of these methods actually work, especially ones that have a high efficacy rate like LARCs.

    • @Tori_T_Artist
      @Tori_T_Artist Рік тому +42

      I second this, especially teach about how they're also used to help period regulation issues!

    • @YokaiGotha
      @YokaiGotha Рік тому +23

      @@Tori_T_Artist yeah I...third this. I'd love to hear about all the most popular forms of birth control pills since I don't know much about them as a guy

    • @littledreamerrem7021
      @littledreamerrem7021 Рік тому +23

      Yes! That and/or other uses of abortifacients. For example, Mifepristone can be used to treat Cushing's syndrome. Women (who aren't pregnant) are being denied life-saving medicine just because they have wombs now.

    • @lyrablack8621
      @lyrablack8621 Рік тому +6

      Yes yes yes! I told my sister that the sugar pills are optional and you can just take the birth control pills indefinitely with no problems, and she told her friends after she looked it up to verify it, and none of them had ever heard of that before. I'm not even on birth control, I just follow OBGYNs online

    • @magentamonster
      @magentamonster Рік тому +8

      I feel like making a video about abortion pills may have promoted the misconception that contraceptive pills cause abortion. By the way, I don't like the term "birth control" as it has nothing to do with birth, it prevents conception. Also, "birth control" literally means preventing birth, which includes abortion too, thus promoting the misconception that contraceptive pills cause abortion.
      P.S. You may say that contraceptive pills have something to do with birth since they prevent it by preventing conception, but that's not a real connection. If you're going to say that, you might as well say that contraceptive pills have something to do with child abuse, since they prevent it by preventing unwanted children from being conceived. Yes, that is more far-fetched, but not that much more, since a newborn baby can be abused.

  • @Shreaderbrahhh
    @Shreaderbrahhh Рік тому +1236

    Shouldn't you explain the difference between and "abortion pill" and the "morning after" pill? I could see some confused individual not realizing these are TOTALLY DIFFERENT medications/processes.

    • @YagoStecher
      @YagoStecher Рік тому +133

      That's why the video is about abortion pills, not morning after

    • @der-greif3921
      @der-greif3921 Рік тому +102

      Yep, I feel like this would be a great idea for an other video. In a time where misinformation is rampant it’s important to have good educational videos :)

    • @Shreaderbrahhh
      @Shreaderbrahhh Рік тому +86

      @@YagoStecher but you and I are aware enough to understand that concept. The type of person who DOESN'T understand is exactly the type of person who would benefit from a single line in the beginning of the script clarifying this pill is very different from the morning after pill.

    • @RichardBronosky
      @RichardBronosky Рік тому +10

      Yes, a follow up video is definitely in order.

    • @komo6103
      @komo6103 Рік тому +14

      A follow-up video is definitely needed. In my area (or perhaps my generation) is far more familiar with the morning after pill to the degree that I thought that was what the video was about until a minute or so in. Both are important tools, and deserve their own videos.

  • @Sci_X1
    @Sci_X1 Рік тому +649

    Get your hazmats suit boys were going into the comments

    • @miscl_anon
      @miscl_anon Рік тому +49

      get your popcorn modules, get your popcorn modules here! 🍿☣️

    • @demolidordegatas
      @demolidordegatas Рік тому +6

      You just read my mind

    • @dkaloger5720
      @dkaloger5720 Рік тому +14

      Actually I have faith that this Chanel’s comment section will be quite civilized .

    • @ladyselenafelicitywhite1596
      @ladyselenafelicitywhite1596 Рік тому +11

      And girls 🙋🏼‍♀️
      Dare I read through the comments?
      😱
      Edit: Wow! A civil discourse 🙋🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️

    • @slyar
      @slyar Рік тому +11

      @@dkaloger5720 Don't get your hopes up. Given about a day and the comment section will be like Chernobyl

  • @unscenegamers
    @unscenegamers Рік тому +271

    Those are surprisingly straightforward medications.

    • @antitheist3206
      @antitheist3206 Рік тому +22

      I mean, one of them was developed for stomach ulcers, it just happened to be good for terminating early pregnancies too.

    • @stevenortiz9008
      @stevenortiz9008 Рік тому +6

      @@antitheist3206 i like your name

    • @dynamicworlds1
      @dynamicworlds1 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, a lot of medications are. Those that aren't tend towards being very complicated, but many are very simple in their mechanism of action too (though those ones tend to influence multiple organ systems which can be undesirable, such as if you're trying to treat stomach ulcers in someone who wants to remain pregnant)

  • @der-greif3921
    @der-greif3921 Рік тому +808

    Who ever moderates this comment section and keeps it from becoming a dumpster fire; I salute you. Keep up the great work :)

    • @Eli.83
      @Eli.83 Рік тому +19

      just wait 2 days it'll get worse

    • @skie6282
      @skie6282 Рік тому +39

      As a dumpter fire im pretty offended actually

    • @firstname405
      @firstname405 Рік тому +1

      @@Eli.83 yeah wait for the alt-right trolls to discover there's neutral scientific content and be compelled to drag their harmful politics into everything

    • @kittyshenanigans5678
      @kittyshenanigans5678 Рік тому +4

      Not me coming here looking for the dumpster firw

    • @aformofmatter8913
      @aformofmatter8913 Рік тому +40

      Or, perhaps, it isn't heavily moderated
      Most people in the US support abortion to some degree. A bunch of people in positions of power may support banning it, but the general population overwhelming doesn't. Also worth noting this video was entirely apolitical in content. That's not necessarily a good thing all the time, but given how straightforward & factual it is, there's kinda nothing a reasonable person could take issue with.

  • @XavierXonora
    @XavierXonora Рік тому +436

    Please be aware that the abortion pill is causing a miscarriage, and that can be incredibly traumatising. Having been to family planning with my partner when we were in this situation, and gone through the route of a medical abortion in a clinic, it's far less stressful than being home alone having a miscarriage in the shower.
    If you can, please talk to a medical professional about your options. I understand the delicate situation in the US right now, but even if you need to make a phone call to a doctor in another state, talk to someone about the process and consequences. We were very glad to have had the option of the clinic rather than going home with the pill.

    • @GoodestKitty
      @GoodestKitty Рік тому +47

      Wow I didn’t know that was an option! I was completely alone and it sucked, especially the amount of blood. I think that’s great if more places allow in clinic!

    • @XavierXonora
      @XavierXonora Рік тому +38

      @@GoodestKittyIn most states in Australia the clinic is available and subsidised by the government so you don't even have to pay a cent. There's pre-and post counselling available and laws preventing protest action within 100m of an abortion clinic. It's a totally different mindset.

    • @yasmin1261
      @yasmin1261 Рік тому

      The pill is to cause an abortion. The medicine makes the fetus bag detach from the lining of the uterus.

    • @archmad
      @archmad Рік тому +5

      dont depend your health on a youtuber

    • @RealRomplayer
      @RealRomplayer Рік тому +12

      Thanks for your comment, Tony James!
      Yes, everybody should be aware that even if it sounds easy ("just take some pills and everything is gone"), in reality the emotional consequences can be huge.
      Don't take abortion too easy, never! Especially not men.

  • @ViolentAurora
    @ViolentAurora Рік тому +344

    A girl came in to our Planned Parenthood and asked for a morning after pill, they got her one and she literally said "wow, you can just get abortion medicine like that" and walked out. Like. What. They were too stunned to correct her.

    • @jep9092
      @jep9092 Рік тому +3

      oof

    • @ViolentAurora
      @ViolentAurora Рік тому +44

      @@jep9092 I genuinely hope those girls are okay

    • @heycj
      @heycj Рік тому +9

      @@ViolentAurora You people astound me. I don't get how you could say that. It makes absolutely no sense.

    • @ViolentAurora
      @ViolentAurora Рік тому +22

      @@heycj That's how it works. By the way, good to see you CJ. Been a while.

    • @ViolentAurora
      @ViolentAurora Рік тому

      @@heycj I understand how someone who isn't well educated in the medical field or any science wouldn't understand. When a morning after pill is taken, the egg is still just an egg. It's possible a sperm has entered it, but it's not attached to the uterine wall. The morning after pill DOES NOT terminate existing pregnancies.

  • @RLeaguer_Saint
    @RLeaguer_Saint Рік тому +350

    MinuteEarth is such a great public service, but this video in particular, could not be more welcome at this time. Thank you, from the sane people.

    • @berdyking7967
      @berdyking7967 Рік тому +9

      I'm not insane because I have a different opinion than you...
      Am I?

    • @rambhaskar6728
      @rambhaskar6728 Рік тому +13

      @@berdyking7967 depends on the opinion

    • @berdyking7967
      @berdyking7967 Рік тому +5

      @@rambhaskar6728 there is no wrong answer when it comes to a subject we know little about. I personally hope both sides to an argument come to a reasonable compromise.

    • @RLeaguer_Saint
      @RLeaguer_Saint Рік тому +12

      @@berdyking7967 What is it that you feel we know little about regarding this subject? The video explained precisely how these drugs work. And how do our opinions differ - the video didn’t offer an opinion, just facts.You seem to be being deliberately vague and opaque.

    • @berdyking7967
      @berdyking7967 Рік тому

      @@RLeaguer_Saint oops, I interperated your og comment wrong. I thought you where calling pro lifers insane. Sorry

  • @eliljeho
    @eliljeho Рік тому +153

    They are also used to induce delivery as well.

    • @KRYMauL
      @KRYMauL Рік тому

      After a certain point, a “miscarriage” technically becomes a birth because the baby can survive outside the mother’s body.

  • @NoNo-xh7ru
    @NoNo-xh7ru Рік тому +288

    Neutral and informative at a time when it's more important than ever, amazing video

  • @Kolopo-ev6dx
    @Kolopo-ev6dx Рік тому +80

    How does ingrows work? for example ingrown nail or hair. I've experienced ingrown toenail and it was horrible, months of medium pain and EXTREME pain during surgery even after they gave me twice the normal dose of painkillers, removed half of it and I still sometimes fell it a little bit

    • @lyrablack8621
      @lyrablack8621 Рік тому +16

      Not a professional, but ingrown toenails happen when you cut your nail too short, and your nail grows into the skin beside your nailbed instead of just going past. You can prevent this by waiting to trim your nails until they're past the skin that borders your nail, and by putting a string under your nail to hold it up over the skin so it grows on top instead of digging into the skin.
      I don't really know much about ingrown hairs, other than the fact that, again, the skin blocks the hair from growing outward. Hair and nails are very similar (I believe keratin plays a role in both?), it's just that it's easier to prevent ingrown toenails than ingrown hairs - or, at the very least, I'm ignorant in the former regard

    • @Nanamowa
      @Nanamowa Рік тому +4

      @@lyrablack8621 Some people have thicker skin and shallower roots, too, making it easier to get ingrowns. Some others yet have awkwardly shaped roots or digits that can cause toenails to always be ingrown and they have to have the entire nail removed to prevent infection, which I know because this trait unfortunately runs in my family.

    • @beekeeper9540
      @beekeeper9540 Рік тому +3

      Somebody already said about ingrown nails, so here's ingrown hairs:
      When you shave, hair will sometimes grown back but fail to get through the skin for one reason or another. Often times just missing the pore. When this happens, the hair doesn't stop growing, causing it to continue to grow under the skin. Luckily, easy to fix, by just pulling the hair out.

    • @dynamicworlds1
      @dynamicworlds1 Рік тому +1

      I will add that if you cannot help but keep your nails trimmed shorter than you should (as I do because I cannot stand the sensation of anything but very short fingernails and pull my socks so tight that my toenails quickly cut holes in my socks if I don't), making extra sure that the corners are smoothly rounded so that as they grow they slide over the skin rather than digging in is vitally important.
      Also, if by over trimming or a nail breaking you're in a situation where you see a nail starting to get ingrown, going in to remove the corner of that nail so it's pushing against the skin at as shallow an angle as possible and cutting back (with a nail clipper) any of the excess epidermis that is starting to roll over the nail can help reduce the pressure driving it down into the skin.
      Be careful with that, obviously. In trimming the skin go slow. The skin I'm talking about trimming is strictly a thick bulge of epidermis, so you won't even feel pressure when you start squeezing the clippers. Go very gently at first and if you feel anything at all, stop because you're trying to clip off too much and will actually cut living skin if you keep squeezing. Done correctly, it should be functionally no different than trimming off a hangnail.
      As with many things, though, the most important thing is paying attention to your body. If you're prone to getting ingrown nails, checking to make sure you're not developing one every time you shower can save you a lot of pain later.
      (Shoes being too tight can also be a risk factor, of course)

  • @jasperskwar4824
    @jasperskwar4824 Рік тому +233

    This feels like a little nudge to all those who get denied hospital abortions.
    Very informative video 👍

    • @alphaapple1375
      @alphaapple1375 Рік тому +18

      I agree. I had sympathetic pity for all the women in the US, where the landmark decision by the Supreme Court had struck down federal and state laws on abortion. With some states taking a stance against abortion, there are women who will feel that their right to abortion is restricted.

    • @georgplaz
      @georgplaz Рік тому +20

      @@alphaapple1375 "there are women who will feel that their right to abortion is restricted" That is quite a euphemism, considering that some states have already banned abortions

    • @jules6735
      @jules6735 Рік тому

      @AlphaApple I’m in America and I can say without a doubt that our Supreme Court and others in charge are f*cked up

  • @ayanonight7700
    @ayanonight7700 Рік тому +60

    This is for the people who think, that abortion should be a criminal offense:
    As if every abortion would have had a happy and loving life expectancy of 100%??
    Just because mothers are not getting abortions, doesn't mean, that their baby gets a life of love.
    When abortion wasn't a thing, there where plenty of babies and small children, that simply ended up in trashcans and buried somewhere and left somewhere, burnt, thrown in the river,... Like just because you prevent one thing, doesn't always cause for another. And it's better to have abortion then hurt someone who actually feels it happen.

    • @klarahaplova9098
      @klarahaplova9098 Рік тому +1

      I dont think you understand the motives.
      Barely anyone actually cares about the fetuses - and when they do, they are hugely misinformed.
      The real basis of the problem is people pushing religious believes. Theyre simply tryina make sex a christian marriage restricted thing. They hope to put women in fear of having sex at all as they could possibly mess up their entire lives without a way out.
      That, and also to "own the libs".
      If it were any other way and people actually cared, abortion bans wouldnt be the only thing being pushed - it would be rather extensive support to single mothers and an improval of the adoption system.

    • @Kalash74
      @Kalash74 Рік тому +22

      sometimes its not even their fault too, like if the contraception failed whether thats condoms or pills. cant force someone to go through pregnancy if theyre uncomfortable and scared

    • @gwenmonteiro7665
      @gwenmonteiro7665 3 місяці тому +1

      Because a feotus can't feel? How would you know?

    • @xyzgaming450
      @xyzgaming450 Місяць тому

      Probably because it hasnt developed a brain yet and pretty sure 99% of feelings come from the brain​@@gwenmonteiro7665

  • @crelos3549
    @crelos3549 Рік тому +90

    Please don't start a war in the comment section, this is just information and facts there's no need to include opinions

    • @d.trubre5216
      @d.trubre5216 Рік тому +6

      Okay i was about to sorry

    • @8is
      @8is Рік тому +4

      Yeah, they got scarily close to saying something controversial.

    • @berdyking7967
      @berdyking7967 Рік тому +4

      Honestly this comment section is relatively tame, given the subject is about abortion.

    • @John_the_Paul
      @John_the_Paul Рік тому

      I know, right? I’ve been looking around, and it’s astounding just how few arguments there are

    • @berdyking7967
      @berdyking7967 Рік тому

      @Ludvig Renström SJFe I guess that's true.

  • @jennykitkat181
    @jennykitkat181 Рік тому +59

    Thanking everybody involved with getting this video published, you’re all amazing. Thank you

  • @vsssa1845
    @vsssa1845 Рік тому +86

    this is the kind of video we need now. please do more on birth control measures.

  • @Panthera_Leo_
    @Panthera_Leo_ Рік тому +56

    If parties are willing and no medical supervision is needed, I don't think anything can stop those who want to take these pills.

    • @ThomasBomb45
      @ThomasBomb45 Рік тому +19

      So long as the US postal system is preserved and protected from state meddling

    • @georgplaz
      @georgplaz Рік тому +6

      if your family doesn't support you and you are financially/emotionally dependent on them, it can still be a very difficult - if not impossible - thing to do

    • @aminulhussain2277
      @aminulhussain2277 Рік тому

      The fear of said serious complications might.

    • @Kobolds_in_a_trenchcoat
      @Kobolds_in_a_trenchcoat Рік тому +3

      Lack of access to good information alone is enough to stop people from being able to do things in most cases. It's hard to access a pill you don't know exists in the first place and harder still when you don't know someone you can rely on to help you access information about medication safely.

    • @streetcatanddogs1877
      @streetcatanddogs1877 Рік тому

      @@Kobolds_in_a_trenchcoat please how can one take this medications

  • @isacami25
    @isacami25 Рік тому +8

    thank you for sharing videos on such important topics

  • @justmona9647
    @justmona9647 Рік тому +26

    These meds are also used for medical conditions other than ending a pregnancy (i.e. arthritis, etc).

    • @cillamoke
      @cillamoke Рік тому +3

      That’s interesting

  • @CookingPhilosophy
    @CookingPhilosophy Рік тому +40

    Very educational. An excellent video on the topic.

  • @thePoetsTime
    @thePoetsTime Рік тому +97

    Great video, a really clear explanation of how these medications work.

  • @tsakeboya
    @tsakeboya Рік тому +44

    People in the comments need to realize that everyone is from the US and that the US isn't the default. Saying stuff like "there are certain things happening right now" in this comment section shows that Americans think they are the default and everyone else on the internet also is. That said, this video is very good 👍

    • @Polai010
      @Polai010 Рік тому +8

      “everyone is from the US”

    • @loudsound1197
      @loudsound1197 Рік тому

      Lol chill weirdo

    • @dynamicworlds1
      @dynamicworlds1 Рік тому +2

      There are certain things happening right now. When the consequences are severe enough and/or the number of people affected is large enough, those things are matters of global concern because we are all part of humanity. That applies to the US. That applies to Ukraine. It applies in all sorts of places.
      And that's not even getting into the global threat posed by the world's superpower rapidly sliding into open fascism which is a matter of global concern no matter where it starts manifesting.
      When Bolivia had a fascist coup, it was also news that garnered global attention. When China started throwing Uighurs in concentration camps it was also global news.
      This isn't just a US thing in this case.
      "No man is an island,
      Entire of itself.
      Each is a piece of the continent,
      A part of the main.
      If a clod be washed away by the sea,
      Europe is the less.
      As well as if a promontory were.
      As well as if a manor of thine own
      Or of thine friend's were.
      Each man's death diminishes me,
      For I am involved in mankind.
      Therefore, send not to know
      For whom the bell tolls,
      It tolls for thee."
      -John Dunne

    • @Johnfitzgeraldkennedyhasnotoes
      @Johnfitzgeraldkennedyhasnotoes Рік тому

      @@loudsound1197 how are they a weirdo

    • @blacky_Ninja
      @blacky_Ninja Рік тому +4

      @@dynamicworlds1
      Abortion Rights are a quite different case though, because the reaction to the USAs tohuwabohu was rather to solidify their own laws in that regard.
      So yes, it caused a more or less global reaction, but i‘d say in a very good way and not a negative as your comment implied is the regular case.
      The people value their rights more, now that they see that others rights have been taken away from them.

  • @justpassingthrough7728
    @justpassingthrough7728 Рік тому +28

    Quick, simple explanation. Thanks!

  • @HopeRock425
    @HopeRock425 Рік тому +6

    It's weird to ban these pills if they have other uses, what if someone needs pill one for stomach ulsesrsbut can't get it cause it's band.

  • @humbertooliveira65
    @humbertooliveira65 Рік тому +30

    excelente vídeo. obrigada por trazer informações de qualidade e verídicas!

  • @jangajdos1693
    @jangajdos1693 Рік тому +8

    This is actually really eye opening.

  • @AJGoff110
    @AJGoff110 Рік тому +4

    There were lots of harsh 'S' sounds in this video. I think you should try running your audio through some sort of "de-esser" to help with that.

  • @KaiDub24
    @KaiDub24 Рік тому +22

    I love the animations in these videos. The progesterone looking like “I’m just trying to do my job 🫤”

    • @dmt8332
      @dmt8332 Рік тому

      Yea I though that was cute

  • @raulisrael7342
    @raulisrael7342 Рік тому +7

    1:07 the funny cells that get stopped look so CUTE

  • @Sciencedoneright
    @Sciencedoneright Рік тому

    The thumbnail, video and voice is so serious, it doesn't even feel like a MinuteEarth video

  • @bridiemcclure
    @bridiemcclure Рік тому +56

    Being 21 and currently in an unplanned pregnancy, I'm getting my script for this tomorrow and I'm terrified. I don't regret my decision but it's still a big thing and I'm terrified of the pain when I already have endometriosis and extremely agonising periods, and the nausea when for the past 4 days I've had the most ridiculous continuous morning sickness. Please wish me luck I just want this to be over and to be well again :(

    • @prof7304
      @prof7304 Рік тому

      May I ask how you got an unwanted pregnancy?
      Not trying to offend you, just Out of curiossity

    • @bridiemcclure
      @bridiemcclure Рік тому +16

      @@prof7304 Contraception unfortunately didn't pull through. Why? I find that to be a strange question to ask

    • @bridiemcclure
      @bridiemcclure Рік тому +6

      @@emilybrooke_x Thank you for your kind words

    • @sonberta6640
      @sonberta6640 Рік тому +9

      whishing you luck! it'll all end well, don't worry :))

    • @bridiemcclure
      @bridiemcclure Рік тому +3

      @@sonberta6640 Thank you, it really means a lot :)

  • @cherrybearylemondrop
    @cherrybearylemondrop Рік тому +16

    Great, informative video! Thanks for helping to educate!

  • @dollface2917
    @dollface2917 4 місяці тому +1

    I assume these were the tablets I had to take when I was scanned at 13 weeks, to find that my baby had passed at 8 weeks. It was heartbreaking and very scary, whether for miscarriage or abortion, it’s abhorrent to send someone home to deal with it alone. I’m lucky I’m from England, myself and my husband were supported amazingly by the nurses. I told them I was frightened of what I’d see, they reassured me they’d make sure I didn’t see anything. Afterwards, they ran me a bath, and left me and my husband to have some time to come to terms with it.

  • @UkDave3856
    @UkDave3856 Рік тому +8

    Thank you for the education 👍

  • @FrostedBattlefield
    @FrostedBattlefield Рік тому +23

    Thank you for creating this video, it was very informative.

  • @jeroenvanderlaan9636
    @jeroenvanderlaan9636 Рік тому +4

    Very informative video, thanks!

  • @alex_zetsu
    @alex_zetsu Рік тому +16

    Wait, if Misoprostol just causes contractions, why is there a 10 week limit and not 99% effective within that window? Why not 15? 30? 35 weeks? I'm not a doctor so I could be missing on critical information, but I would think causing premature contractions would end a pregnancy. Is it that when taken too late the contractions don't expel a uterus's contents? Do they just sort of get stuck at the exit?

    • @dachosens1
      @dachosens1 Рік тому +13

      I think (im not sure bc im also no a doctor) but i think probably at that point the zygote has already started multiplying and theres actually a fetus there, but then again im not sure, but it seems most likely

    • @b_w_j
      @b_w_j Рік тому +14

      I’m no doctor either, but I’d think that complications and risks are more common and/or serious the later the pill(s) are administered?

    • @Shadow1Yaz
      @Shadow1Yaz Рік тому +19

      Hi, also not a doctor, but after looking into it a bit, I think it's actually a hormone thing as pregnancy has stages. The first trimester is at the highest risk of natural miscarriage since if the body deems the pregnancy non-viable (whether mom wants to or not) it will drop the pregnancy. Since the process of miscarrying and pill-based abortions are the same the pills should work. Past a certain point though, the body has committed to the pregnancy and probably puts hormonal and physical barriers in place. Like I know there's a mucus plug that keeps things from getting past the cervix but also keeps anything from getting out. It's the "bloody show" when labour starts since the body ejects it so baby can come out.

    • @WhichDoctor1
      @WhichDoctor1 Рік тому +10

      Also no expert. But I do know that at some point the embryo directly attaches to the uterus wall, and forms blood vessel connections with the pregnant persons blood stream via the placenta. I would imagine that as soon as that starts this procedure would become less effective, or maybe too dangerous. In the early stages the embryo is just a few cells living directly off the uterus lining so seems like can be safely removed along with that

    • @lakrids-pibe
      @lakrids-pibe Рік тому +18

      I’m also not a doctor, but I have a lot of feelings and I like to be included.

  • @ChaseCares
    @ChaseCares Рік тому +24

    This was a very informative video, thank you!

  • @TheHiderOfKeys
    @TheHiderOfKeys Рік тому +43

    Thank you for making a great video that is much needed to dispell a lot of misinformation going around right now.

  • @niffwasau1815
    @niffwasau1815 Рік тому +9

    Regardless of politics, this video is important, useful, and interesting

  • @musicalintentions
    @musicalintentions Рік тому +64

    Thank you for educating us on this important subject.

    • @phfil412
      @phfil412 Рік тому +6

      it's amazing to see people teaching us in such an unbiased way

    • @catemso7717
      @catemso7717 Рік тому

      How will you find out those pills

  • @CrankyPantss
    @CrankyPantss Рік тому +30

    Good video with important information. Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • @PirateOfTheNorth
    @PirateOfTheNorth Рік тому +3

    What happens when they don’t work? Is the foetus damaged?

  • @davetoms1
    @davetoms1 Рік тому +12

    Thank you for sharing this vital information 🙏

  • @triggerhappyhippie
    @triggerhappyhippie Рік тому +28

    Thanks for doing this video, people need to know more about this. Especially in the US right now, to at least try to remedy the dire situation a bit.

  • @Julika7
    @Julika7 Рік тому +3

    Wow, these information in the description. This is more than just a video. Thank you!

  • @minikretz1
    @minikretz1 Рік тому +8

    Never knew the science behind the medicine, thanks!

  • @streetcatanddogs1877
    @streetcatanddogs1877 Рік тому

    Please how can I take this urgently
    Like what is the process
    How many pills should I take
    When????
    Please 😭😭😭😭

  • @rebeccalyngdoh6118
    @rebeccalyngdoh6118 9 днів тому

    From where i get these medicine

  • @ITpanda
    @ITpanda Рік тому +47

    Given the times we are in, this video has the potential to help a lot of people. Just need the companion one for preventative measures and their effectiveness.

  • @posthocprior
    @posthocprior Рік тому +4

    Think you meant .04% have serious complications - not .4%.

  • @werdwerdus
    @werdwerdus Рік тому +2

    can you make a video about Plan B pills too?

  • @delordscheeps
    @delordscheeps Рік тому

    Serious and sometimes fatal infections and bleeding occur following medical abortions

  • @deleted-something
    @deleted-something Рік тому +6

    ru-486 is such a terminator name

  • @12kenbutsuri
    @12kenbutsuri Рік тому +8

    This should go viral for health safety.

  • @ishana6038
    @ishana6038 Рік тому +19

    i'm scared of imagining how heavy the bleeding flow will be after an abortion (be it miscarriage or induced)

    • @lesussie2237
      @lesussie2237 Рік тому +14

      Quite significant, but as stated, rarely dangerous

    • @emilyjanet455
      @emilyjanet455 Рік тому +3

      From people I know; it's like a really short heavy period. It's not fun, but it's not going to be too awful

  • @Adhya.113_
    @Adhya.113_ 6 місяців тому +2

    Tomorrow I am going to take that pill because my doesn't grown in my stomach now 4 th month 😢😢😢save me jesus

  • @leonmsampaio
    @leonmsampaio Рік тому +41

    minute earth NEVER disappoints!
    thank you for posting this

  • @nagyesszep
    @nagyesszep Рік тому +46

    Thank you for making this video! You are actually saving lives with such easily understandable and widely accessible content. This video would've come in handy with my expartner who thought the only way an abortion can be done is via a complicated surgery which makes women sterile :/

    • @sethapex9670
      @sethapex9670 Рік тому +1

      These pills also have a chance at causing fertility issues.

    • @elylew
      @elylew Рік тому +4

      @@sethapex9670 No it doesn't.

    • @sethapex9670
      @sethapex9670 Рік тому +3

      @@elylew if you use it repeatedly, in the way some use it as a form of birth control, and don't use any other barrier during sexual activity, your risks of infection especially from an STD, increase, which can lead to uterine scarring that reduces fertility.

    • @elylew
      @elylew Рік тому +3

      @@sethapex9670 But it won't cause that if you aren't dumb about using it.

    • @sethapex9670
      @sethapex9670 Рік тому +2

      @@elylew do you think that applies to most of the people who use it?

  • @babilon6097
    @babilon6097 Рік тому +23

    Wow! You can do a video without puns.

  • @user-ze5nz9jx9e
    @user-ze5nz9jx9e Рік тому +5

    Thanks @MinuteEarth for posting this video. Here are the viewpoints expressed by Supreme Court justices regarding abortion rights.
    Abortion is a controversial issue in the US, with some people believing it ends a human life, and others believing it is a woman's right to choose. For most of US history, each state has been allowed to make its own laws on abortion.
    In 1973, the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade established a nationwide right to abortion, based on the Constitution. However, this decision was based on incorrect information and is not widely accepted.
    Roe v. Wade ended the process of states gradually liberalizing their abortion laws, and instead imposed a highly restrictive regime on the entire nation. This decision has caused a lot of political division in the US.
    In 1992, the Supreme Court revisited Roe v. Wade in the case Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey. The Court did not endorse Roe v. Wade's reasoning, but ruled that stare decisis (precedent) required adherence to Roe v. Wade's 'central holding' that states cannot constitutionally protect fetal life before viability.
    The Constitution does not mention abortion, and there is no right to abortion implied by any constitutional provision.

  • @PopeGoliath
    @PopeGoliath Рік тому +5

    I don't think, "For more information," has ever been so full of import as this.

  • @thenateman27
    @thenateman27 Рік тому +29

    Love that you guys are spreading awareness ❤

    • @DP-zm2bd
      @DP-zm2bd 10 місяців тому

      Spreading awareness on not be a slut who sleeps with everyone is what this video should be.

  • @BBQUINN
    @BBQUINN Рік тому +2

    Thanks Minute Earth

  • @geostyma
    @geostyma Рік тому

    This didn't appear on my feed until 4 weeks later

  • @vincenium
    @vincenium Рік тому +16

    Great video. Thanks for simply informing and not making this political

    • @MrMessiah2013
      @MrMessiah2013 Рік тому +5

      If you don't think this is political, you can't read subtext. That said, I support this political message.

    • @Zarox8811
      @Zarox8811 Рік тому +6

      @@MrMessiah2013 It's really not about whether you're "red or blue," it's about informing everyone who is willing to listen about important medication, what it does, why it's used, etc. Medical care shouldn't be a political debate; regardless of one's beliefs, facts are facts and opinions can be kept to oneself.

    • @raptorzilla0710
      @raptorzilla0710 Рік тому

      @@Zarox8811 what about purple and orange :(

  • @rakeshchandan007
    @rakeshchandan007 Рік тому +3

    what a time to make this video

  • @TiffanyDaley-wu1yp
    @TiffanyDaley-wu1yp Рік тому +1

    It was very instructive

  • @Disk189
    @Disk189 9 місяців тому

    Is it too late if you’re 11/12 weeks pregnant?

  • @damski69
    @damski69 Рік тому +29

    I felt a little bit uncanny watching this video, but I'm glad I watched it and now understand the principles of abortion pills

  • @zeryphex
    @zeryphex Рік тому +6

    Men should have an oral contraception pill.
    I would swallow it / take it.
    It would give us men more control / more responsibility over family planning.

    • @tvbox66
      @tvbox66 Рік тому +2

      how would it work

    • @drakmaaaaa2729
      @drakmaaaaa2729 Рік тому

      Absolutely it should be developed despite it being harder though
      Negative side effects aside as birth control pills can be pretty rough for both sides (going by preliminary trials for male bc) its definitely harder for a male bc, you cant just reduce sperm count, you need to completely cut it to be effective. Maybe you can cut the tail off the lil swimmers haha

    • @puppyqueen5688
      @puppyqueen5688 Рік тому

      Why do you need more control?

    • @prof7304
      @prof7304 Рік тому

      Let me present:
      Condoms

    • @Kalash74
      @Kalash74 Рік тому

      ​@@puppyqueen5688 women get to have birth control, if you give men a type of birth control then it would help reduce the amount of unwanted pregnancies

  • @tiffanysantiago4964
    @tiffanysantiago4964 Рік тому

    very informative thank you

  • @afridykshiar317
    @afridykshiar317 Рік тому

    How can we get this pills

  • @Nchinnam
    @Nchinnam Рік тому +10

    This is awsome, and so convenient. I have a quick question for anyone whos an expert in this field. How does pill based abortions affect the chance of pregnancy in the future and growth of a baby? For instance if someone had 2 pill based abortions and wanted to have a pregnancy 2-3 years in the future would it affect the growth?

    • @emilyjanet455
      @emilyjanet455 Рік тому +2

      From the data I've seen, there's no known effect. Certainly surgical abortions have absolutely no effect on future fertility!

    • @hannahk1306
      @hannahk1306 Рік тому +16

      Mama Doctor Jones recently made a good video on this topic which I think answers your question.
      As I understand it, it doesn't affect your fertility because it's the same process as a miscarriage. In the same way that someone who has had a naturally occurring miscarriage can still go on to have a healthy full-term pregnancy.
      It's not the miscarriage itself affecting the chances of having children, but whatever is causing the miscarriages. When the cause is a medication, this isn't going to happen in the future wanted pregnancy.
      Miscarriages are actually fairly common, they just aren't talked about often. These pills are also sometimes used for people who are trying to have children, but whose current pregnancy isn't viable for whatever reason.

    • @georgplaz
      @georgplaz Рік тому +9

      I highly recommend not asking for medical support in the youtube comment section

    • @dynamicworlds1
      @dynamicworlds1 Рік тому +8

      @@georgplaz they lucked out and got a good answer this time, but as a general rule, that's wise.

    • @bastian_5975
      @bastian_5975 Рік тому +4

      @@georgplaz I would say it's ok to ask so long as you take everything with a massive grain of salt, and use it more as guidance for other sources (which are again taken with a massive grain of salt.)

  • @apocalypse487
    @apocalypse487 Рік тому +3

    I've had to order these meds and lots of IUDs lately.

  • @FIRE_STORMFOX-3692
    @FIRE_STORMFOX-3692 Рік тому +2

    I'd like it if we could get a better solution to the problem. I'm not a woman but that's not super great, stillbetter than the coat hanger but.. Yeah.. Anyways thanks for explaining and please explain " the morning pill ".

  • @lenkalenka7988
    @lenkalenka7988 Рік тому +2

    Can i take this when i have 4weeks pregnancy?

  • @jeronso3242
    @jeronso3242 Рік тому +3

    My parents go to a clinical to end unwanted pregnancies

    • @prof7304
      @prof7304 Рік тому

      You use the plural? How often do they need to do that? There are condoms you know!

  • @TheStickCollector
    @TheStickCollector Рік тому +32

    In before politics get to this

  • @Rainalot
    @Rainalot Рік тому +2

    Knowledge is power. Stay powerful folks!

  • @probablymad5115
    @probablymad5115 Рік тому

    What will happen if we take abortion pill in Pcod ?

  • @gillbates4213
    @gillbates4213 Рік тому +16

    this is going in my "cool videos" playlist

  • @lakrids-pibe
    @lakrids-pibe Рік тому +14

    Thank you for a very informative video.

  • @elizabethareghan1437
    @elizabethareghan1437 Рік тому

    Thanks for this video. I took mesoprostol but am still spotting and having mild abdominal pain after 3weeks plz is it normal? Plz help

  • @wwellthemage8426
    @wwellthemage8426 Рік тому +23

    Thanks for keeping it informative and a non-political issue
    That being said some people will try to make a dumpster fire in the comments so whoever is monitoring this comments section has my respect

  • @Ranting4Rent
    @Ranting4Rent Рік тому +7

    pillers are just simple and you can do it from home

  • @LorenaTheWitch
    @LorenaTheWitch Рік тому +33

    Great topic, love your content 😊

  • @williamschmitz9129
    @williamschmitz9129 Рік тому +18

    Love the drawings to explain these videos!

  • @davialmeida4442
    @davialmeida4442 Рік тому +3

    I swear I read absorption not abortion

  • @berangereduquesnoy5780
    @berangereduquesnoy5780 Рік тому +31

    Love you videos keep it up!

  • @henryhargraves4184
    @henryhargraves4184 Рік тому +26

    Came here expecting to be warmed by the glow of a dumpster fire, only to be warmed in my heart by the civility on display in this comment section. :)

    • @SirPhysics
      @SirPhysics Рік тому +5

      Sort comments by newest and you'll find what you came for

    • @paladinboyd1228
      @paladinboyd1228 Рік тому

      @@SirPhysics, Just sorted by new and well big oof.

  • @haydenhoes12
    @haydenhoes12 Рік тому +1

    that was pretty cool. I didnt know that they could do that

  • @EjAmongansTV20009831
    @EjAmongansTV20009831 Рік тому +6

    Very informative video 👍🏻 very nice sharing my friend 💖

  • @nsTurkish
    @nsTurkish Рік тому +2

    Turkish subtitles please

  • @Firefox42
    @Firefox42 Рік тому +1

    Thanks

  • @user-gu4yp7yx8b
    @user-gu4yp7yx8b 3 місяці тому +1

    Can we use abortion pills after 3 weeks?

  • @pikachu-fe7tx
    @pikachu-fe7tx Рік тому +11

    can't wait for the comments on this one

  • @relucentsandman6447
    @relucentsandman6447 Рік тому +7

    Great video thanks for explaining the science