Yes, the abortion pill is very effective at 5 weeks of pregnancy. For pregnancies that are 8 weeks or less, the abortion pill works approximately 98 out of 100 times. Because 5 weeks is well within that range, it is considered a highly effective option.
Here's a breakdown of the effectiveness at different stages:
- Up to 8 weeks: Approximately 98% effective
- 8-9 weeks: Approximately 96% effective
- 9-10 weeks: Approximately 93% effective
Therefore, if you are 5 weeks pregnant, the abortion pill has a very high likelihood of working.
