The abortion pill, no matter how you receive it, comes with risks. However, ordering it online from either an overseas or unregulated pharmacy or taking it without medical oversight comes with additional risks.
You only have one body, and it’s up to you to make decisions to protect it. Keep reading to learn the risks of specifically ordering the abortion pill online.
#1. You Can’t Verify the Ingredients
When you receive drugs to your mailbox from an online order, you will not be able to verify the quality, effectiveness, or safety of the drugs. You cannot trust an unregulated pharmacy to provide you with the correct ingredients and drug dosage.
#2. You Will Not Have Medical Oversight
Once you begin the drugs, you will not be able to visit the prescribing provider for follow-up care if something goes wrong. You will need to seek out a physician or go to the emergency room for help.
Because the abortion pill causes vaginal bleeding, you may not know the difference between what is normal and when your bleeding is too heavy. You may have a fever as a side effect, but how will you know it’s not an infection?
There are reasons why the FDA heavily regulates the abortion pill. It’s vital that you do not put yourself in a dangerous situation, especially if you do not have health insurance or the ability to visit an emergency room.
#3. You Could Have an Underlying Condition
Taking the abortion pill without first having an ultrasound scan can also pose more risks.
In the worst-case scenario, you could be either too far along in your pregnancy (beyond ten weeks of gestation) for the abortion pill or have an undetected ectopic pregnancy. This could lead to the abortion drugs not working for your situation or leading to more complications, or cause you to miss the existence of a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy.
In this case, what you don’t know can hurt you. Take safety precautions before moving forward with an abortion by receiving an ultrasound to confirm your pregnancy details.
Protect Yourself by Making Informed Choices
An unexpected pregnancy can be scary and lead you to consider ordering abortion drugs online, but this choice can lead to additional risks.
Schedule an appointment at Hope Pregnancy Center for a no-cost ultrasound to verify your pregnancy and protect your health and safety. We’re here to support you during this time.