Yes, the abortion pill can be purchased online, but before doing so, you must understand the potential danger to your health of mail-order abortion.
All types of abortion have health risks, but when the abortion pill is purchased online, individuals often forgo meeting with a healthcare provider and receiving an ultrasound scan.
Bypassing these safeguards put in place for your protection and ordering abortion pills online that are often unregulated could put your health in serious jeopardy.
Warning from the FDA
The FDA discourages women from mail-order abortion because the drugs can be difficult to regulate.
Abortion pills sold online are not FDA-approved, and therefore, there is no way to guarantee the drug’s safety, dosage, or efficacy.
When you choose to take an abortion pill that was ordered online, it’s difficult to know what you’re putting in your body and what the consequences may be.
Why Do I Need an Ultrasound Scan?
Just because you are pregnant does not mean you automatically qualify for the abortion pill.
For your safety, it is vital to determine the age and location of your pregnancy with an ultrasound scan before making any pregnancy decision.
According to the FDA, the abortion pill should only be used within the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, and doing so beyond this point could increase your risk of complications.
Additionally, your pregnancy must be implanted in the uterus for you to qualify for the abortion pill. If you are experiencing an ectopic pregnancy, where the pregnancy implants outside the uterus, you need emergency medical attention.
Why Do I Need to Meet with A Healthcare Provider?
Some health conditions and medications may make you ineligible for the abortion pill or increase your risk of complications.
If you order the abortion pill online and do not meet with a healthcare provider, you could be unaware of certain health risks you are assuming.
Get Help Today
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center can help you learn more about your pregnancy and options.
We provide a non-judgemental environment where you can receive a free medical-grade pregnancy test and follow-up ultrasound scan. Our trained medical staff can answer your questions and discuss your options.
We want to empower you to make an informed pregnancy decision.
Contact us today to make your confidential appointment.