Mail-order abortion involves buying the abortion drugs (also known as the “abortion pill”) online instead of getting these drugs from a clinic or pharmacy. However, doing so puts your health at risk, and the FDA advises against it.
Facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering buying abortion drugs online? Read on to learn the top three things you need to know first.
Or, if you want to learn more about abortion and your other options in a safe, non-judgmental space, contacto Preocupación de una mujer today to schedule your free, confidential appointment.
- Buying the Abortion Drugs Online Puts Your Health at Risk
Abortion drugs are powerful, and buying them online puts your health at risk.
Unlike the abortion drugs you receive after talking to a doctor, the abortion drugs you can find online aren’t approved by the FDA. This means that these drugs’ source, quality, and efficacy can’t be verified. This puts your health in jeopardy.
However, it’s important to know that the abortion drugs you can receive through a doctor or pharmacy still come with riesgos, incluido:
- Incomplete abortion, which may need to be followed by surgical treatment
- Sangrado abundante y prolongado
- Infección
- Fiebre
- Molestias en el sistema digestivo
Since the ingredients and effectiveness of online abortion drugs can’t be guaranteed, other health risks are possible.
- Not Every Woman Is Eligible for the Abortion Drugs
Some women aren’t eligible for abortion drugs because certain situations or medical histories make them more likely to experience a risk.
If any of the following situations apply to you, you aren’t eligible for the abortion drugs:
- Are further than 10 weeks along in your pregnancy.
- Have an intrauterine device (IUD) currently in place.
- Have a suspected embarazo ectópico. (which can only be confirmed with an ultrasound)
- Have certain medical conditions, including bleeding disorders, 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 make follow-up visits to your provider or don’t have access to emergency care.
- Have an allergy to the drugs used.
- Your Pregnancy Details Help Determine Your Eligibility
Before seeking an abortion, it’s vital to get an ultrasound to learn key details about your pregnancy. An ultrasound will help you learn the following details about your pregnancy and will help protect your health:
- Edad gestacional: This is crucial if you’re considering an abortion, as your pregnancy’s gestational age will determine what options are available. (For example, the abortion drugs are only aprobado por la FDA if your pregnancy is 10 weeks gestation or under.)
- Localización: Sometimes, a pregnancy will develop outside the uterus. This is a life-threatening situation called ectopic pregnancy, and it needs emergency medical intervention.
- Viability: It’s possible to miscarry without immediate symptoms. If you’ve experienced a miscarriage, you will need medical follow-up to ensure you don’t have complications.
You’re Not Alone in This
At A Woman’s Concern, we understand what you’re going through—and we’re here to let you know that you’re not alone.
Before seeking abortion drugs, come to our office for a free, limited ultrasound to learn the information you need to stay safe.
All appointments and services are free and confidential.
A Woman’s Concern does not provide or refer for abortions.
*All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.