Prescribed by Licensed Providers
Get Your Period Back
If you’ve missed your period and think you might be pregnant, you have options.
Take charge of your cycle and your peace of mind with period pills. Also known as missed period pills or late period pills, these FDA-approved medications empower you to take control of your body and resume your cycle.
What Are Period Pills?
Period pills are:
- Made of misoprostol or a combination of misoprostol with mifepristone
- Composed of medicine that’s also used in medication abortions
- Safe to take whether you’re pregnant or not
- Safe to take without a pregnancy test or confirmation
Period pills are not:
- Plan B, also known as the morning-after pill
- Emergency contraception
- Daily birth control
For more information about these pills, what they’re made of, and what they’re used for, give us a call at (866) 569-5100.
Ordering Your Missed Period Pills
Illinois Abortion sees patients in Illinois via virtual appointments or in-person. There are several ways for you to obtain your medication, including:
- Taking your medicine home with you after your in-person appointment
- Picking up your medication from your pharmacy of choice
- Having your pills sent to your doorstep in discrete packaging
Out of State Patients
For patients not residing in Illinois, we’re here for you. You’re welcome to schedule an in-person appointment with our licensed providers.
Pro Tip: Whether you’re an Illinoisan or visiting from out of state, you may want to consider advance provisions (stocking up) for future use.
How to Order Your Medication
Step 1: Intake
Fill out our secure intake form.
Step 2: Consent
Provide your consent.
3. Delivery
Expect your medicine in 1-4 days.
Cost and Coverage
Typically, missed period pills cost between $0 and $399. Most insurance companies do not cover period pills explicitly, but some may offer coverage to “restore menses.”
In an effort to make care accessible for everyone, Illinois Abortion:
- Accepts most major insurances
- May offer assistance for self-pay patients
- Works with reputable funding organizations across the country.
Preparing to Get Your Period Back
As you get ready to bring back your period, some discomfort is normal and expected. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make the process as smooth as possible, and yourself as comfortable as possible.
Prepare
- Create a quiet, comfortable, and calming place to rest
- Stock up on water and your favorite snacks
- Place comfort objects or emotional support items nearby
- Have ibuprofen and/or a heating pad nearby
Support
- Invite a safe person to be with you during the process
- Ask a safe person to be on standby in case you need to talk
Breathe
- Mild cramping is normal and to be expected
- Missed period pills are safe and effective
- These medications are FDA-approved
- You’ve regained control of your body
- You’re getting your period back
Talk
Feeling nervous, anxious, and even afraid is normal before taking period pills. If your nerves are getting the best of you at any point in the process, we’re here for you. Just give us a call at (866) 569-5100.
Don’t Forget to Follow Up!
Follow-up appointments with Illinois Abortion after taking your period pills is very important, as we need to ensure that you aren’t pregnant after taking the medication. Call or make an appointment online to schedule your care.
