--- title: Is the Missed Period Pill a Good Option For Me? description: Considering the Missed Period Pill? Learn what to know first & get free testing, ultrasounds, and pre-abortion care in Perryton. image: https://pscperryton.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Woman%20Contemplating%20Pregnancy%20Test%20in%20Messy%20Bedroom.png --- [Skip to Content](https://pscperryton.org/helpful-advice/missed-period-pill#main-content) - [![Call Icon](https://pscperryton.org/hubfs/Group%2013392.svg) Call | **(806) 648-HOPE** (4673)](tel:+18066484673) - [![Call Icon](https://pscperryton.org/hubfs/Group%2013392.svg) 24/7 Help Line | **(800) 712-4357**](tel:+18007124357) - [![Call Icon](https://pscperryton.org/hubfs/Group%2013393.svg) Text A Nurse | **(806) 583-0400**](sms:+18065830400) [![Group 14184](https://pscperryton.org/hubfs/Group%2014184.svg)](https://pscperryton.org) - [Home](https://pscperryton.org) - Show submenu for FAQs FAQs - [First Appointment Expectations](https://pscperryton.org/what-to-expect) - [About Abortion](https://pscperryton.org/abortion-faqs) - [About Pregnancy](https://pscperryton.org/pregnancy-faqs) - [About the Abortion Pill](https://pscperryton.org/abortion-pill-faqs) - Show submenu for Services Services - [Text Our Nurses](https://pscperryton.org/text-our-nurses) - [Considering Abortion?](https://pscperryton.org/abortion) - [Pregnancy Tests](https://pscperryton.org/pregnancy-test) - [Ultrasounds](https://pscperryton.org/free-ultrasounds) - [Parenting Classes & Support](https://pscperryton.org/parenting-classes-resources) - [One-on-one Support](https://pscperryton.org/support) - [For Men](https://pscperryton.org/parenting-classes-resources#for-men) - [Helpful Advice](https://pscperryton.org/helpful-advice) - [Español](https://pscperryton.org/español) [Request Appointment](https://pscperryton.org/request-appointment) [Home](https://pscperryton.org) Show submenu for FAQs FAQs [First Appointment Expectations](https://pscperryton.org/what-to-expect) [About Abortion](https://pscperryton.org/abortion-faqs) [About Pregnancy](https://pscperryton.org/pregnancy-faqs) [About the Abortion Pill](https://pscperryton.org/abortion-pill-faqs) Show submenu for Services Services [Text Our Nurses](https://pscperryton.org/text-our-nurses) [Considering Abortion?](https://pscperryton.org/abortion) [Pregnancy Tests](https://pscperryton.org/pregnancy-test) [Ultrasounds](https://pscperryton.org/free-ultrasounds) [Parenting Classes & Support](https://pscperryton.org/parenting-classes-resources) [One-on-one Support](https://pscperryton.org/support) [For Men](https://pscperryton.org/parenting-classes-resources#for-men) [Helpful Advice](https://pscperryton.org/helpful-advice) [Español](https://pscperryton.org/español) [Request Appointment](https://pscperryton.org/request-appointment) # Is the Missed Period Pill a Good Option For Me? ![Is the Missed Period Pill a Good Option For Me?](https://pscperryton.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Woman%20Contemplating%20Pregnancy%20Test%20in%20Messy%20Bedroom.png)   The name makes it sound pretty simple: **Take a pill. Get your period. Move on.** But the Missed Period Pill isn't actually a medication designed to restart a late period. **It's a term often used to describe the abortion pill.** If you're considering the Missed Period Pill because it feels like a quick solution, there's something worth knowing first: A few simple steps can help you understand what's actually happening in your body before you move forward.     > Have questions about the abortion pill or early pregnancy? [**Text our nurses 24/7 at (806) 583-0400**](sms:+18065830400). It's free and private.     ## What Is the Missed Period Pill? Despite the name, it isn't designed simply to start a late period. **It's intended to end an existing pregnancy.** That means before taking the Missed Period Pill, it can help to know: - Whether you're actually pregnant - How far along you are - Where the pregnancy is developing Those details can help you understand what may apply to your specific pregnancy.     ## Do I Need a Pregnancy Test? **Yes. A missed period doesn't always mean you're pregnant.** Stress, illness, hormonal changes, travel, and changes in exercise or weight can all affect your cycle. If you're considering the Missed Period Pill, confirming pregnancy is a simple first step. Pregnancy Support Center of Perryton offers [**free pregnancy testing in Perryton**](https://pscperryton.org/pregnancy-test), with results available in minutes and time to talk through what comes next.     ## Is a Positive Test Enough? A positive pregnancy test tells you pregnancy hormone was detected. **It doesn't tell you everything about the pregnancy itself.** For example, it can't tell you: - How far along you are - Where the pregnancy is developing - Whether additional medical evaluation may be needed That's where an ultrasound can provide information a pregnancy test can't.     > After a positive pregnancy test, Pregnancy Support Center of Perryton can help qualifying clients [**connect with a nearby center for a free limited ultrasound**](https://pscperryton.org/free-ultrasounds) and assist with scheduling.     ## Does the Missed Period Pill Work? Medication abortion is effective during early pregnancy, but **it isn't 100% effective.** In some cases, the pregnancy may continue, pregnancy tissue may remain in the uterus, or additional medical care may be needed. The abortion pill also **does not treat an ectopic pregnancy**, which develops outside the uterus and can become a medical emergency. **This is one reason learning more about your pregnancy with an ultrasound beforehand can be valuable.**     ## Is the Missed Period Pill Safe? Like any medication, the abortion pill can come with side effects and risks. **Cramping and bleeding are expected parts of the process.** Other side effects can include: - Nausea or vomiting - Diarrhea - Headache - Fever or chills - Weakness - Dizziness Complications can include heavy bleeding, infection, or an incomplete abortion requiring additional medical care. **Timing matters too.** The FDA-approved mifepristone regimen is approved through 10 weeks of pregnancy, so knowing how far along you are can help you understand what information applies to your pregnancy.     ## What If I'm Not Pregnant? If your pregnancy test is negative, **taking abortion medication won't explain why your period is late.** If your period remains late or you're concerned about your symptoms, a healthcare provider can help determine whether additional evaluation is needed.     ## Get Personalized Answers Before Abortion You can find a lot of general information about the Missed Period Pill and abortion pill online. **What the internet can't tell you is what applies to *your* pregnancy.** Pregnancy Support Center of Perryton offers free appointments specifically for those considering abortion, including: - **Free pregnancy testing** - **Free ultrasound referral & scheduling support** for those who qualify - **Clear abortion information** - **One-on-one time to ask questions** - **24/7 access to our nurses by text**   > **[Request a Free Appointment](https://pscperryton.org/request-appointment)** or [**text our nurses 24/7 at (806) 583-0400**](sms:+18065830400).   --- ###### **Sources** 1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. *Medication Abortion Up to 70 Days of Gestation.* 2. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. *Ectopic Pregnancy.* 3. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. *Mifepristone Information.* ![Group 14185](https://pscperryton.org/hubfs/Group%2014185.svg) ###### Visit Us 514 S Main St Perryton, TX [Get Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pregnancy+Support+Center+of+Perryton/@36.3944779,-100.8031088,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x870793afa9809afb:0x8460565a2e7b01d7!8m2!3d36.3944779!4d-100.8031088!16s%2Fg%2F11ld5f82kh?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDExMy4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3M0gBUAM%3D) [Contact Us](https://pscperryton.org/contact) ###### Hours Monday: 12pm-5pm Tuesday: 10am-6pm Wednesday: 12pm-5pm Thursday: CLOSED Friday: CLOSED ###### Here For You Pregnancy Support Center of Perryton does not recommend or refer for abortions, abortifacients, or birth control. 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