--- title: How late in pregnancy can you take the abortion pill? description: Not sure how far along you are? Learn how late the abortion pill can be taken, what happens after 10 weeks, and where to get a free ultrasound. image: https://abortionpillinfotx.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TX_cal_shutterstock_494317324-e1696501207534.png --- [Skip to Content](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/abortion-pill-info/how-late-in-pregnancy-can-you-take-the-abortion-pill#main-content) [![tapi-logo](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/hubfs/Website/tapi-logo.png)](https://abortionpillinfotx.com) Research-backed facts on the abortion pill [Text With A Nurse](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/nurse-texting) - [FAQs](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/abortion-pill-texas-faqs) - [Abortion Pill Topics](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/abortion-pill-info) - [Find Local Care](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/find-care) - [Pregnant & Need Help?](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/pregnant-and-need-help) - [Recommended Resources](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/recommended-resources) Search [FAQs](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/abortion-pill-texas-faqs) [Abortion Pill Topics](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/abortion-pill-info) [Find Local Care](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/find-care) [Pregnant & Need Help?](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/pregnant-and-need-help) [Recommended Resources](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/recommended-resources) Search [Unplanned Pregnancy](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/abortion-pill-info/tag/unplanned-pregnancy) # How late in pregnancy can you take the abortion pill? ![How late in pregnancy can you take the abortion pill?](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/TX_cal_shutterstock_494317324-e1696501207534.png) The abortion pill is only [FDA-approved](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/020687Orig1s025Lbl.pdf) up to 10 weeks or 70 days of gestation. You should not attempt to take the abortion pill if your pregnancy is over ten weeks along.  ## How can I find out the age of my pregnancy? While there are many period tracker apps that claim to estimate your pregnancy’s gestational age, these are not reliable. You shouldn’t go by this date alone when seeking the abortion pill or monitoring your pregnancy. These apps only use limited information as opposed to an ultrasound scan, which collects accurate data by taking measurements. An ultrasound scan is the only reliable way to know the age of your pregnancy. During this simple scan, the nurse will take measurements of the pregnancy and screen for certain complications. These details are critical to know for your health and well-being. ## What happens if my pregnancy is past 10 weeks and I take the abortion pill? Since medical abortion drugs are only FDA-approved up to 10 weeks of gestation, taking them when your pregnancy is further along puts you at a greater risk for complications. The [risks](https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/medical-abortion/about/pac-20394687#:~:text=Request%20an%20appointment-,Risks,Digestive%20system%20discomfort,-If%20you%20decide) of medical abortion include: - Incomplete abortion, which happens when parts of the terminated pregnancy remain in the uterus - An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work - Heavy and prolonged bleeding - Infection - Fever - Digestive system discomfort ## Where can I get a free ultrasound? Getting an ultrasound is the number one way to protect your health if you’re considering taking the abortion drugs.  Ultrasound can reveal the age of your pregnancy, as well as the location (this is necessary for ruling out a life-threatening [ectopic pregnancy](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ectopic-pregnancy/symptoms-causes/syc-20372088)) and progression (to make sure you haven’t experienced a miscarriage, which happens in roughly [26% of pregnancies](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30422585/)).  To find a free ultrasound location in your area, type in your zip code [here.](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/find-care) #### Recent Posts [Abortion Pill Safety](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/abortion-pill-info/tag/abortion-pill-safety) #### [Can Abortion Pills Affect Future Fertility or Pregnancies?](https://abortionpillinfotx.com/abortion-pill-info/can-abortion-pills-affect-future-fertility-or-pregnancies) If you’re considering taking the abortion pill, it’s natural to wonder what the long-term effects... 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