“Online abortion” is one option for an unplanned pregnancy. However, it comes with numerous health risks and considerations to be aware of.
If you are considering ordering the abortion pill online, keep reading to learn more about the potential risks. You deserve the facts, and Carolina Pregnancy Center will help you learn all you need to know to make an informed decision.
1. The FDA does not recommend online abortion.
Though the FDA has approved the abortion pill through 10 weeks gestation, it does not recommend purchasing the drugs online.
Purchasing drugs from overseas or unregulated sources means they won’t be subjected to the same safety and quality checks. You won’t be able to verify if you’re receiving the correct dosage, instructions, or drugs.
2. You might take the drugs without being eligible or knowing potential warning signs.
Not everyone can take abortion pill drugs. For example, you may not qualify if you have an IUD in place, take certain steroid medicines or blood thinners, or don’t have access to emergency care.
Additionally, medical abortion drugs cause abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding. If your side effects are serious or if you experience a risk (like fever or prolonged bleeding), you might not know the warning signs of when to seek medical attention.
When you purchase abortion drugs online, you may have a single telehealth appointment. This means you won’t be physically examined or receive proper medical oversight during the process, which can pose serious health risks.
3. You won’t receive an ultrasound to protect your health and safety.
Ultrasounds are essential to safeguarding your well-being before any pregnancy decision. The scan determines whether your pregnancy is progressing, where it is located, and how far along you are.
You need these details to determine your eligibility for abortion and identify whether your pregnancy has ended (miscarriage) or is in the wrong location (ectopic pregnancy). A miscarriage may need monitoring or medical care, and an ectopic pregnancy always requires immediate treatment to prevent life-threatening complications.
If you purchase abortion drugs online and take them without knowing this crucial information, your health could be at risk. You deserve to know all the facts while weighing your options and making the best decision for your future.
Before Deciding
Carolina Pregnancy Center offers no-cost, confidential services for those facing unplanned pregnancies. We’re here to help.
We offer comprehensive options information and will answer your questions. If you meet certain eligibility standards, we also provide ultrasounds.
To qualify for a no-cost ultrasound, you must receive a positive pregnancy test result at our center.
You are not alone. Schedule an appointment today to get started.
Carolina Pregnancy Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.