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title: Self-Managed Abortion with Pills
date: 2021-11-02T03:00:00-04:00
author: OBOS Admin
canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/self-managed-abortion-with-pills"
section: Resources
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Self-Managed Abortion with Pills

This resource explains the process of self-managed abortion with pills, and corrects common misconceptions.

> Self-managed abortion is a broad term that includes all methods a person may use to end their own pregnancy, including medication, herbs, and manual aspiration. While no person should ever be shamed for choosing self-managed abortion, some methods may be safer than others.

[Read the full article ](https://reproaction.org/campaign/self-managed-abortion/)

SOURCE: Reproaction

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- [ access to abortion](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/access-to-abortion)
- [abortion (self-managed)](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/abortion-self-managed)
- [abortion access](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/abortion-access)
- [abortion pills](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/abortion-pills)

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## Abortion: Key Facts

This fact sheet from the World Health Organization outlines noteworthy facts and statistics regarding abortion around the globe.

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This fact sheet from the World Health Organization outlines noteworthy facts and statistics regarding abortion around the globe.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/abortion-key-facts)

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## Abortion Laws by State: Interactive Map

This interactive map tracks abortion bans, restrictions, and protections, updated in real time.

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This interactive map tracks abortion bans, restrictions, and protections, updated in real time.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/abortion-laws-interactive-state-map)

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## Abortion Rights for Immigrant Survivors

This document outlines what attorneys and advocates need to know as they counsel people who are maneuvering the complex intersection of abortion access, the immigration system, and the criminal legal system.

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This document outlines what attorneys and advocates need to know as they counsel people who are maneuvering the complex intersection of abortion access, the immigration system, and the criminal legal system.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/abortion-rights-for-immigrant-survivors)

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## If I Had Listened to Abortion Protesters, Things Would Be Different

A'yen talks about the forces that tried to prevent her from getting an abortion and how grateful she is that she was able to make the choice that was best for her.

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A'yen talks about the forces that tried to prevent her from getting an abortion and how grateful she is that she was able to make the choice that was best for her.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-if-i-had-listened-to-abortion-protesters-things-would-be-different)

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## Claiming Back My Sexuality and Body

L discusses how her decision to stop taking hormonal birth control empowered her to make other decisions around her body and sexuality.

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L discusses how her decision to stop taking hormonal birth control empowered her to make other decisions around her body and sexuality.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-claiming-back-my-sexuality-and-body)

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## Ectopic Pregnancies and the Care You Need

This article discusses ectopic pregnancies, their specific treatment, and the potential impact of policy changes targeting abortion access.

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This article discusses ectopic pregnancies, their specific treatment, and the potential impact of policy changes targeting abortion access.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/ectopic-pregnancies-and-the-care-you-need)

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## No One Asked Me What I Wanted

A young woman shares her abortion story. While those around her seemed excited about the possibility of a baby, she had to make the decision that was best for her.

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A young woman shares her abortion story. While those around her seemed excited about the possibility of a baby, she had to make the decision that was best for her.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-no-one-asked-me-what-i-wanted)