Missed Period Pills

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 Missed Period Pills?

Made of misoprostol or a combination of misoprostol with mifepristone, these medications are used to safely end a pregnancy and/or restore your monthly period. While period pills are made of the same medications that are used to end a pregnancy, they are safe to take whether you’re pregnant or not. This means you don’t have to take a pregnancy test or have a pregnancy confirmation before taking them.

If you’re considering period pills, you should know that this medication is not:

  • Plan B (the morning-after pill)
  • Emergency contraception
  • Daily birth control

How to Get Missed Period Pills

We make it as easy as possible for Illinois patients to order missed period pills. We use a secure form to gather your information, payment, and consent. Once this is received, our licensed providers will review, approve, and mail your order. Here’s a breakdown of how the process works:

Complete the form to give us the information we need to approve and fulfill your order.

STEP 2

Make Your Payment

Our missed period pills are self-pay only. Financial assistance may be available.

STEP 3

Provide Your Consent

After you fill out the intake form and pay, you must provide your consent.

STEP 4

Receive Your Period Pills

If we approve your order, we’ll discreetly mail your pills to the address provided.

Missed Period Pills for Out of State Patients

We can only provide period pill appointments and prescriptions to patients in Illinois. If you reside outside of Illinois, we welcome you to schedule an in-person appointment at our Chicagoland clinic.

Advance Provision Missed Period Pills

Pro Tip: Whether you live in Illinois or are visiting from out of state, consider ordering advance provision missed period pills. In other words, consider buying extra missed period pills for future use. Just let us know if you’d like to order advanced provision medication in the Missed Period Pills Intake Form.

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, we:

Tips to Get Your Period Back in Comfort

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.

Missed Period Pill FAQs

How do I know if I'm eligible for missed period pills?
You may be eligible if you're within 12 weeks of your last menstrual period and don't have any medical conditions that might conflict with the medication.
How much do missed period pills cost?
Missed period pills cost between $0-399, depending on insurance coverage and eligibility for financial assistance. If money is an issue, don't let it stop you from making an appointment. Give us a call; we're here to help.
Why do some people want period pills?
People may want period pills for several reasons. They may want their period back without knowing if they're pregnant, since period pills don't require a pregnancy test beforehand. They may not want to wait for a positive pregnancy test and have to schedule an abortion. Still others may want to end a possible pregnancy or restart a late cycle in the comfort of their own home.
How effective are period pills?
Period pills are very effective. Depending on the regimen, when taken within 7 days of a missed period they can be over 92 percent effective. When taken within 2 to 3 weeks of a missed period, they can be 92 to 98 percent effective.
How do missed period pills work?
The pills work by causing the uterus to shed its lining. If you’re pregnant, this safely ends the pregnancy. If you're simply late, your period will restart. Either way, you remain in control of your body.
Do period pills have side effects?
Like any medication, these pills have some common side effects. Fortunately, side effects are mild and may include nausea, fatigue, low-grade fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and chills that resolve on their own within a few hours.
What should I expect after taking them?
Most people experience cramping and bleeding 1 to 4 hours after taking misoprostol, the second medication. Some say the experience is like a heavy period.

Order Your Missed Period Pills Today

Whether you need one set of missed period pills or advanced provision pills for future use, we have you covered. Fill out our form to get started.

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