{"id":1547,"date":"2024-12-03T07:52:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T07:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopepregnancycenters.org\/?p=1547"},"modified":"2024-12-04T19:13:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T19:13:40","slug":"is-an-online-abortion-or-at-home-abortion-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopepregnancycenters.org\/en\/is-an-online-abortion-or-at-home-abortion-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is an Online Abortion or At-Home Abortion Safe?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In short, no, an online abortion (also known as an \u201cat-home abortion\u201d) isn\u2019t safe. In addition to the general risks associated with the abortion pill, taking drugs from unknown sources creates extra risks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You owe it to yourself to make a safe and informed decision. The HOPE Pregnancy Center walks alongside you as you consider your options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are considering an online abortion, keep reading to learn important safety considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lack of FDA Approval<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, know that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers\/information-about-mifepristone-medical-termination-pregnancy-through-ten-weeks-gestation#:~:text=FDA%20Does%20Not,of%20those%20medications.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FDA<\/a> does not recommend buying abortion drugs online. The quality, safety, and effectiveness of these drugs cannot be guaranteed, mainly because they come from unknown or foreign sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, purchasing these drugs online bypasses safety standards meant to protect your health\u2014making this option a significant risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Medical Oversight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take abortion drugs at home, you are doing so without adequate medical supervision. Moreover, you\u2019ve likely received these drugs after a single telehealth appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lack of medical oversight can mean that you don\u2019t know the warning signs of medical abortion-related complications. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/medical-abortion\/about\/pac-20394687#:~:text=Call%20a%20healthcare,smelling%20vaginal%20discharge.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">signs<\/a> can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chills or body aches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast heart rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad pain in the stomach area or pelvis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fever that lasts more than four hours or starts after you take misoprostol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foul-smelling vaginal discharge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy bleeding (soaking two or more pads an hour for two hours in a row)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not knowing the difference between a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/medical-abortion\/about\/pac-20394687#:~:text=The%20medicines%20used,Headache.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">side effect<\/a> and a concerning symptom can have significant consequences, particularly if you\u2019re unsure when to seek medical attention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your health is the priority. Making an informed decision with full knowledge of your options is essential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Pregnancy Information is Needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Online abortion does not require an ultrasound, which means you won\u2019t have the full picture of your pregnancy details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before making any decision, receiving this scan will confirm whether your pregnancy is progressing, its location, and how far along you are. If you have already miscarried, you may need medical treatment. And abortion drugs are not an option if you are past <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/drugs\/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers\/information-about-mifepristone-medical-termination-pregnancy-through-ten-weeks-gestation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">10 weeks gestation<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The HOPE Pregnancy Center provides free services, including <a href=\"https:\/\/hopepregnancycenters.org\/en\/services\/ultrasound-in-philadelphia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ultrasound<\/a>, so that you can get this information. We\u2019re here for you as you navigate an unexpected pregnancy and will answer any questions you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need More Information?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering what pregnancy options are available? We\u2019ll help you learn about all options, confirm your pregnancy, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s your choice. We\u2019re here to supply the facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hopepregnancycenters.org\/en\/make-an-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Schedule a free and confidenti<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/hopepregnancycenters.org\/en\/make-an-appointment\/\">al appointment<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The HOPE Pregnancy Center does not provide or refer for abortions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In short, no, an online abortion (also known as an \u201cat-home abortion\u201d) isn\u2019t safe. In addition to the general risks associated with the abortion pill, taking drugs from unknown sources creates extra risks.&nbsp; You owe it to yourself to make a safe and informed decision. The HOPE Pregnancy Center walks alongside you as you consider &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/hopepregnancycenters.org\/en\/is-an-online-abortion-or-at-home-abortion-safe\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Is an Online Abortion or At-Home Abortion Safe?<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":1473,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[122],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1547","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-abortion"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is an Online Abortion or At-Home Abortion Safe? | Hope Pregnancy Center | Philadelphia, PA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read more about &quot;Is an Online Abortion or At-Home Abortion Safe?&quot;. 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