The Truth About the Abortion Pill: New Study Reveals 1 in 10 Women Are Harmed

A powerful new study has confirmed what we’ve long known at ThriVe Savannah: the abortion pill is not safe for women.

The Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) recently published an analysis of insurance claims data from over 865,000 women between 2017 and 2023. Their findings were sobering: 10.9% of women experienced serious adverse events after taking the abortion pill—22 times higher than the 0.5% rate reported by the FDA.

These complications included:

• Hemorrhaging

• Sepsis

• Infection

• Emergency surgery

• Hospitalization

This isn't just a health crisis—it’s a moral one. Women are being told that chemical abortion is “safe, simple, and empowering.” But in reality, it often leaves them physically vulnerable and emotionally isolated. With pills now distributed through the mail or via telehealth—often without any in-person medical oversight—the risks are growing. And the silence surrounding these dangers is deafening.

There Is Hope—Even After Taking the Pill

Many women experience regret immediately after taking the first abortion pill. Thanks to Abortion Pill Reversal, there is hope.

Through Heartbeat International’s Abortion Pill Rescue Network, there is a 72-hour window during which a woman may be able to reverse the effects of the pill and save her baby. Over 5,000 babies have been saved through this protocol—and ThriVe Savannah is proud to be part of this life-saving network.

If a woman reaches out in time, we can connect her with a medical provider to begin the reversal process—at no cost. Because of the generosity of our donors, women in our community have access to compassionate medical care and a second chance at life—for themselves and their babies.

ThriVe's First Abortion Pill Reversal Baby

How You Can Take Action

We’re calling on our champions to help amplify this truth. The abortion industry is promoting a dangerous narrative, and women are paying the price.

📣 Please take a moment to sign the letter urging the FDA to reconsider its approval of the abortion pill and reinstate vital safety protocols:👉 stopharmingwomen.org/takeaction

Chemical abortions now account for nearly 2 out of every 3 abortions in the U.S.

Why ThriVe Savannah Exists

We believe women deserve better than abortion. At ThriVe Savannah, we meet women at their most vulnerable moments—offering medical services, life skills training, post-abortion healing, and the eternal hope of Jesus Christ.

Because of our donors, babies are being born who otherwise would not be. Women are being empowered with real choices—and real support. And truth is shining through the darkness.

This latest study only deepens our conviction: abortion is not the answer. And women are not alone.