In the first nine to ten weeks of pregnancy, an early medical abortion (EMA) or "the pill" is an option. With some abortion providers, you can make arrangements for a medical abortion over the phone or online. Most of the time, pregnancies end at home. Two medications (tablets) must be taken in order to have an early pregnancy termination. Medical abortion is a step-by-step process for which you must continue with the dosage advised by a health professional