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Over 8,000 Lives Saved: Abortion Pill Rescue Network's Success

2/19/2026

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Heartbeat International reports its Abortion Pill Rescue Network (APRN) has saved over 8,000 lives by providing progesterone.
It also connects women with licensed professionals who can administer progesterone within 24 hours.
A 2018 Heartbeat study cites a 64% to 68% reversal success rate with no increase in birth defects.
Inquiries to the APRN hotline have risen because Google imposes advertising restrictions.

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Heartbeat International reports its Abortion Pill Rescue Network (APRN) has saved over 8,000 lives by providing progesterone.
It also connects women with licensed professionals who can administer progesterone within 24 hours.
A 2018 Heartbeat study cites a 64% to 68% reversal success rate with no increase in birth defects.
Inquiries to the APRN hotline have risen because Google imposes advertising restrictions.