Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy and wondering if the abortion pill online is an option for you? Though this abortion option seems convenient, there are risks to consider and steps to take beforehand to safeguard your health. Be sure you confirm your pregnancy details to determine your available pregnancy options.
Understand the Risks
There are both general risks to medical abortion (the abortion pill) and risks to buying them online. According to the Mayo Clinic, the risks of medical abortion (the abortion pill) include the following:
- The body not releasing all pregnancy tissue in the uterus, also called an incomplete abortion. This may require surgical abortion.
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work.
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding.
- Infection.
- Fever.
- Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach.
Risks of ordering the abortion pill online include the following:
- According to the FDA, obtaining abortion medications online comes with risks because the drugs may not be regulated and prescribed by a medical provider.
- Women risk receiving the wrong medications or dosages if they aren’t properly informed about the side effects of abortion drugs like mifepristone, which could cause complications.
Confirm Your Pregnancy Details
Before any abortion, we suggest a full physical exam with a medical provider, reviewing your health history, and identifying any allergies that may make undergoing an abortion procedure unsafe.
Safeguard your health by understanding how far along you are. The FDA only recommends medical abortion (the abortion pill) for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy. An ultrasound is the only way to confirm this pregnancy detail. At The Pregnancy Resource Center, we provide free and confidential pregnancy testing and limited obstetrical ultrasounds.
Schedule a free and confidential pregnancy appointment with us today to discuss your unique situation and start getting answers. You are not alone.
