If you’re considering ordering the abortion pill online, it’s essential to understand the risks so that you can make an educated, safe decision.
This article will highlight the essentials you need to know. However, if you want to talk with someone in person about the abortion pill or learn more about pregnancy services that are here to help, contact the Hope Clinic to schedule a no-cost, confidential appointment.
The FDA Advises Against Ordering the Abortion Pill Online
The primary fact to know about ordering abortion pills online is that the FDA advises against it. The abortion drugs you can find online are potentially not FDA-approved, which means the FDA can’t guarantee the safety, efficacy, or source of these drugs.
The bottom line is that when you buy abortion drugs online, you’re putting your safety at risk. Since these drugs fall outside the US supply chain, you won’t know whether the listed dosage or ingredients are correct.
The Abortion Drugs Come with Risks to Your Health
The abortion drugs you can find through a reputable pharmacy come with risks to your health as well. These risks are rare but can be serious. They include:
- An incomplete abortion, which is when parts of the terminated pregnancy remain in your uterus
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach
Not Everyone Is Eligible for the Abortion Drugs
Some factors make you ineligible for the abortion drugs, including:
- Are further along than 11 weeks gestation
- Have an intrauterine device (IUD) currently in place
- Have a suspected ectopic pregnancy (which requires immediate medical intervention)
- Have certain medical conditions, including anemia; some bleeding disorders; chronic adrenal failure; certain heart or blood vessel diseases; severe liver, kidney or lung disease; or an uncontrolled seizure disorder
- Take a blood thinner or certain steroid medicines
- Can’t reach a healthcare professional by phone or online, or don’t have access to emergency care
- Have an allergy to the medicine used in a medical abortion
How to Protect Your Health
Before seeking abortion drugs, protect your health by getting an ultrasound. This simple scan will tell you how far along your pregnancy is and ensure that you’re not having an ectopic pregnancy—details you need to know before choosing an abortion or making any pregnancy decision.
At the Hope Clinic, we offer no-cost, limited ultrasounds, and a safe space to talk and ask questions. Contact us today to schedule your confidential appointment.