Mail-order abortion (also known as online abortion) involves ordering drugs online to be delivered and administered at home. If you are thinking about this option, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential risks to your health and what else to consider.
While Vie Medical Clinic does not provide or refer for abortions, we’ll supply you with accurate information on all your options. Keep reading to learn three pertinent details about mail-order abortion.
Ordering abortion drugs online is not FDA-recommended.
While a mail-order abortion may seem convenient, there are many unknowns. The FDA advises against ordering abortion drugs online because their quality and safety cannot be guaranteed.
Additionally, these drugs can come from overseas or unregulated sources. They won’t be held to the same safety standards as qualifying providers, and there’s the potential to receive the wrong instructions, dosage, or type of drug.
You should be aware of the risks and side effects before deciding.
Often, abortion drugs are available for purchase online after a single telehealth appointment. Without proper medical oversight, you could miss signs of potential complications or be unaware of what side effects to expect.
For example, abortion drugs cause abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding. These side effects can be severe, with some women reporting that they were unprepared.
However, this method can result in other side effects, including:
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Chills
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
Abortion drugs also pose specific risks to your health, including:
- Digestive symptoms (i.e., upset stomach)
- Fever
- Infection
- Heavy, prolonged bleeding
- An incomplete abortion (when pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus) that potentially requires surgical treatment
Without considering warning signs like chills, a fast heart rate, or foul-smelling discharge, you may not know what to look for or whether a potential complication is occurring. Ordering abortion drugs online may mean you aren’t fully informed.
Confirming your pregnancy is crucial to making a decision.
Opting for mail-order abortion may mean you’ve decided without gathering enough information on your pregnancy and health.
An ultrasound is an essential part of the decision-making process. This scan is the only way to confirm your pregnancy, telling you whether it’s progressing, where it’s located, and how far along you are.
Vie Medical Clinic provides free ultrasounds so you have all the information needed to decide. This service is crucial. Taking abortion drugs without knowing how far along you are can pose additional risks, because it’s FDA-recommended only through 10 weeks gestation.
We’re here to help you make a confident decision.
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Are you facing an unexpected pregnancy and considering mail-order abortion? Before making any decision, talk to us. We’ll ensure you have all the facts required to weigh your options.
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Vie Medical Clinic does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
