Ordering the abortion pill online is risky, which is why the FDA advises against it. Risks of ordering the abortion pill online include taking drugs without knowing their source, quality, or efficacy.
This article will discuss the essentials you need to know before seeking abortion drugs online. However, if you want to talk to someone in person about your pregnancy and the abortion pill, contact us today to schedule a free, confidential appointment.
Why Is Ordering the Abortion Pill Online Risky?
The abortion drugs you can order online come from outside the U.S. supply chain, which means you can’t be sure where they’re coming from. They don’t need to adhere to the safety standards established by the FDA.
You also can’t guarantee the dosing information or ensure the drugs’ effectiveness. This means you could unknowingly take too much and cause physical harm or take too little and have no effect.
What Are the Risks of the Abortion Pill?
Even if you order abortion drugs from a reputable pharmacy that is FDA-approved, they still come with risks to your physical health. These risks include:
- Incomplete abortion, which may need to be followed by surgical treatment
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive system discomfort
While these risks can be rare, you’re more likely to experience one if the following situations apply to you:
- Your pregnancy is further than 10 weeks gestation
- Have an intrauterine device (IUD) currently in place
- Have a suspected ectopic pregnancy
- 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
How Can I Protect My Health Before an Abortion?
If you’re considering taking the abortion pill, it’s critical to have the information you need to make a safe, educated decision.
Before taking the abortion drugs, you need to know the gestational age, location, and viability of your pregnancy to protect your health.
An ultrasound is a scan that can help give you these critical details. At Vie Medical Clinic, we offer free ultrasounds because we care about your health. Before seeking an abortion, contact us to schedule your free, confidential ultrasound appointment.
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.
