If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may feel that an online abortion is your best option.
Maybe you’re attracted to the privacy and ease of ordering the drugs online and having an at-home abortion.
Before you choose to purchase the abortion pill online, it is critical to acknowledge the health risks.
For your health and safety, it is vital to have an ultrasound scan and proper in-person medical evaluation before having an abortion. Having an at-home abortion and forgoing these safeguards could put your health in serious jeopardy.
What is the Abortion Pill?
The abortion pill, formally referred to as medical abortion, is a pregnancy termination method that uses two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol.
Mifepristone is administered first to block progesterone and thin the lining of the uterus. The pregnancy then detaches and stops growing.
Misoprostol is administered next to create uterine contractions, which lead to the expulsion of the pregnancy through the vagina.
Proper Pre-Abortion Medical Evaluation
It is essential to meet with a medical provider for an ultrasound scan and a thorough evaluation of your health history to determine your eligibility for the abortion pill.
An ultrasound scan determines your pregnancy’s age, location, and viability.
- Age: Ultrasound technology uses measurements to confirm the age of your pregnancy. This is critical before having an abortion because, according to the FDA, the abortion pill should not be administered beyond 10 weeks of pregnancy.
- Location: In most cases, pregnancies implant within the uterus. However, if your pregnancy is implanted outside the uterus and you have an ectopic pregnancy, you will need immediate medical intervention. The abortion pill cannot be used to treat an ectopic pregnancy.
- Viability: Viability is verified when a detectable heartbeat is found on the ultrasound. If there is no heartbeat and you have miscarried, you may need further recommendations about passing the pregnancy.
Along with the importance of an ultrasound scan, reviewing your health history with a healthcare provider is essential. You may not be eligible for an abortion if you have the following conditions:
- Have an IUD (intrauterine device)
- Have certain medical conditions, including bleeding disorders, certain heart, and blood vessel diseases, liver disease, kidney disease, lung disease, or uncontrolled seizure disorder
- Take a blood thinner or certain steroid medications
- Can’t make follow-up visits or don’t have access to emergency care
- Have an allergy to the medicine used
Choosing to have an online abortion and bypassing a proper medical evaluation and ultrasound scan could lead to serious post-abortion complications.
Online Sourcing of the Abortion Pill
It can be difficult to determine the efficacy of the sources advertising the abortion pill online, and there is no guarantee that you will receive the proper dose and quality of the drug. For that reason, it is critical to be extremely cautious when considering purchasing drugs online for an at-home abortion. In fact, the FDA advises against purchasing the abortion drugs online.
Pre-abortion Consultation
Options Pregnancy Clinic is here to support you as you navigate your unexpected pregnancy.
Before choosing to have an abortion, it is important that you learn more about your pregnancy.
We provide free lab-quality pregnancy tests and ultrasound scans so you can better understand your pregnancy’s unique details and options.
Our trusted medical team can answer your questions and provide you with helpful resources.
Contact us today for your confidential appointment.