It may seem simple enough to order the abortion pill online. Maybe you want to keep your decision private, and the promise of anonymity that online ordering offers is also appealing to you.
Before you click “purchase,” however, it’s crucial for you to know about the potential risks associated with ordering these powerful abortion drugs online.
Life Options Clinic offers accurate information and support so you get all the information you need to take your next steps with confidence. Keep reading to learn about the risks of ordering the abortion pill online:
1. Ordering Online is Not FDA-Approved
The FDA exists to regulate the drugs we take and how we take them. It advises against purchasing abortion pills online. Many websites that sell these drugs operate outside the United States or without regulation. That means the drugs may not meet the safety or quality standards required by licensed providers.
Without regulation, there’s no way to know if the pills you receive are the correct dosage or even the right medication. Taking unregulated pills increases your risk of complications, such as incomplete abortion, infection, or unexpected side effects.
2. Lack of Medical Oversight
Online abortion pill services do not always include in-person exams or ultrasounds, which are critical to your health and safety. Without these steps, you may not know:
- How far along you are
- Whether the pregnancy is located in your uterus
- If there are any health conditions that make abortion unsafe
Conditions like ectopic pregnancy or undiagnosed miscarriage require medical care, not abortion pills. Taking them without the correct information can delay necessary treatment.
3. Not Everyone Is Eligible for the Abortion Drugs
Some factors make you ineligible for taking abortion drugs, including if you:
- Are further along than 11 weeks of gestation
- Have certain medical conditions, including anemia; some bleeding disorders; chronic adrenal failure; 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
- Have an intrauterine device (IUD) currently in place
- Have a suspected ectopic pregnancy (which requires immediate medical intervention)
- Can’t reach a healthcare professional by phone or online, or don’t have access to emergency care
- Have an allergy to the medicine used in a medical abortion
Put Your Health First
At Life Options Clinic, we offer no-cost pregnancy testing and ultrasounds to help you understand the next steps you can take. You’ll get the information you need about your pregnancy and can ask questions in a caring, confidential environment.
We’ll discuss all your options so you can move forward with your health as a top priority. Schedule your free and confidential appointment with Life Options Clinic today.
Life Options Clinic does not provide or refer for abortion services.
All information about abortion was accurate at the time of this posting.