Deciding what to do with an unwanted pregnancy is never easy. But having all the facts means that you can focus your energy on making the correct decision for you, instead of wondering what would happen if you chose the abortion pill in Brooklyn, or any other option.

The 'abortion pill' is actually called a medication abortion by the health profession. It uses two medications, one that blocks progesterone and one that induces cramping, to abort a pregnancy. Progesterone is the hormone that maintains a pregnancy, and without it, the pregnancy will end.

The pill that blocks progesterone is called mifepristone. You may have heard of it by the name RU-486, which was what it was called during development of the drug. The second medication is called misoprostol, and it induces cramping that expels the products of the abortion. It will be taken up to three days after taking the mifepristone.

Before you can get either of these pills, you will need to have a physical exam to make sure you are healthy enough to take them, and an ultrasound to verify how far along in your pregnancy you are. You cannot abort your pregnancy using mifepristone if you are more than nine weeks pregnant, or have any other counter-indications for the drugs.

Women's health clinics, regular medical clinics, and family planning clinics can provide access to this procedure. It's important to see a doctor and discuss all your options before you make a choice, as everyone's situation is different. If you cannot find a clinic that offers the service, there are plenty of listings online for places that will either provide it, or refer you to someone who does.

If you do decide that this is the right choice, make sure to read all the literature you are given and follow the instructions of your doctor, in order to make sure that you have a safe experience.