While mail-order abortion may sound convenient, it often means forgoing safety measures. The FDA discourages purchasing these drugs online due to the number of unregulated companies selling them.
Continue reading to learn more about the dangers of mail-order abortion and the importance of confirming your pregnancy before making your decision to terminate.
Mail-Order Abortion Can Be Unsafe
When purchasing the abortion pill online, it can be difficult to confirm the reliability of the source. Because abortion pills sold online may not be regulated, there is no way to ensure that the drugs you order are the correct dose and quality that is being advertised, leading the FDA to caution women against considering mail-order abortion.
The Importance of an Ultrasound
Many times, choosing to have a mail-order abortion means bypassing an ultrasound, which is a precautionary measure for your safety.
An ultrasound helps determine your eligibility and individual risks. It’s vital to learn more about your pregnancy and get a thorough health history evaluation with a healthcare provider.
The ultrasound provides the following information:
- Viability (a developing pregnancy): If the pregnancy is not viable, meaning there is no heartbeat, you may need additional medical advice on passing the pregnancy.
- Age: The age of the pregnancy must be determined before taking the abortion pill. The FDA approves the abortion pill method through 10 weeks of pregnancy only.
- Location: Confirming that your pregnancy is implanted inside the uterus is essential. If you are experiencing an ectopic pregnancy, where your pregnancy implants outside the uterus, not only is an abortion pill not effective, but emergency medical intervention is necessary to protect your health.
Be sure to speak with a healthcare provider to ensure that you do not have any health conditions or life circumstances that would make you ineligible for an abortion.
Being Aware of the Risks and Possible Complications of Abortion
Just because you are eligible for the abortion pill does not mean that you won’t experience complications. It can be difficult to predict how each woman’s body will respond to the abortion pill, so before choosing to terminate, you must understand the risks.
Possible risks of the abortion pill include:
- Incomplete abortion, which may need to be followed by a surgical abortion
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive system discomfort
Get Help Today
Wellspring Pregnancy and Health Center offers a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can make an informed pregnancy decision.
We provide free pre-abortion screenings, including a lab-quality pregnancy test, ultrasound scan, and consultation with our medical team.
You will have the opportunity to ask your questions and discuss your options.
Contact us today for your confidential appointment.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
