Tag: Misoprostol efficacy

While highly effective, medical abortion is not 100% foolproof, and yes, misoprostol can fail during abortion. Failure rates for a combined mifepristone-misoprostol regimen are typically very low, but can be significantly higher with misoprostol-only regimens, with one study documenting a failure rate of 23.8% when misoprostol was used alone.

While highly effective in many cases, studies show misoprostol success rates can vary significantly depending on its application and individual factors. This article explores what are the chances of misoprostol not working and the variables that influence its effectiveness.