In short, an online abortion is not safe because it poses numerous risks to your health and well-being. If you’re considering this option, learning those risks and what to do before deciding is critical.
Sound Choices Pregnancy Clinic doesn’t perform or refer for abortions, but we’re committed to helping you make a thoughtful decision. We’ll help you get the facts to weigh all your options.
Schedule a confidential appointment today to meet with our caring advocates. In the meantime, keep reading to learn how an online abortion can impact your health.
The Unknowns Associated with Online Abortion
An online abortion (also known as “mail-order abortion”) involves ordering abortion drugs online and having them delivered. Once received, a woman takes the drugs at home without medical supervision.
First, know that the FDA advises against ordering abortion drugs online. As they typically come from overseas or unregulated sources, they bypass safety standards created to help protect women’s health. Additionally, the FDA can’t guarantee their quality and it’s possible to receive the incorrect dosage or even type of drugs.
Additionally, when a woman orders abortion drugs online, she misses essential steps to learn about her pregnancy and health. The online abortion provider may base drug orders on the woman’s best estimates, like how far along she thinks she is, without ever having an ultrasound scan.
This lack of medical oversight can lead to taking abortion drugs beyond the FDA’s approved timeframe or failing to detect conditions like miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy.
Women will also need to visit an emergency room if any issues arise during the procedure and may be hesitant if they are unsure of what is normal and what could be a complication, such as bleeding too much.
More Pregnancy Information Is Needed
Before making any pregnancy decision, you should receive an ultrasound and discuss your situation with a healthcare provider.
An ultrasound will provide insight into your pregnancy and help you determine your next steps. After this pregnancy confirmation step, discussing your health history, current conditions, and allergies with your provider can help safeguard your health.
Sound Choices Pregnancy Clinic provides various services, including limited ultrasounds and options education, to ensure you get answers. We’ll discuss the risks and side effects of abortion and discuss your other options, including parenting and adoption.
An unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and we’re here to support you.
Free Information and Services
Do you want to learn more about your options in a nonjudgmental space? Sound Choices Pregnancy Clinic can help. We’ll equip you with information to explore all your options.
Schedule a free and confidential appointment today. You are capable of making a confident decision.
Sound Choices Pregnancy Clinic does not perform or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.