Can I Buy The Abortion Pill Online?

This has become a frequently asked question. Ultimately, yes the abortion pill can be purchased online. However, this can be dangerous for your health as you cannot guarantee the medications you are ordering are in fact abortion pills. 

Please note that the best medical practice is to have an ultrasound before taking the abortion pill. It is vital to confirm you’re under 11 weeks and rule out an ectopic pregnancy. 

The abortion pill is ineffective in both cases.

Before getting the abortion pill, protect your health and safety by finding out more about abortion procedures, including the abortion pill method. Do you know what side effects to expect or the potential risks? Get the information beforehand.

What Is The Abortion Pill?

The abortion pill may seem like such a simple, easy solution. Make a phone call, get pills, and have an abortion. The Mayo Clinic warns, “Having a medical abortion is a major decision with emotional and psychological consequences. If you’re considering this procedure, make sure you understand what it entails, side effects, possible risks, complications, and alternatives.”

The abortion pill is also known as medical abortion. This method uses two drugs to end your pregnancy. The first drug, mifepristone, is highly regulated by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). 

Every pregnancy needs a hormone called progesterone to survive. Mifepristone blocks the uterus from absorbing progesterone, ending the life of the fetus. The second drug, misoprostol, causes contractions to expel the pregnancy out of your body. 

Side Effects Of The Abortion Pill

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Chills
• Diarrhea
• Headache

Risks Of The Abortion Pill

• Incomplete abortion may need to be followed by surgical abortion
• Heavy and prolonged bleeding can last 9 to 16 days or up to 30
• Infection
• Fever
• Digestive system discomfort
• Emotional and psychological risk of anxiety, depression, and PTSD

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How Far Along Is Your Pregnancy?

The FDA has only approved the use of the abortion pill method up to 77 days into a pregnancy. Do you know how long you’ve been pregnant? Many women are pretty certain of how far along they are but the fact is, around 50% of women have incorrect dating. The only way to know for sure how far along you are is by ultrasound.

Get an accurate date with an ultrasound. Many women are surprised to find out they’ve been pregnant longer than they initially thought. You may be too far along for the abortion pill method to be effective which could lead to an additional surgical abortion.

Are You Sure You’re Pregnant?

Did you know it’s possible to get a positive pregnancy test result even if you’ve had a miscarriage? The Mayo Clinic says up to 20% of known pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage. The number is most likely higher since most women miscarry before they even realize they’re pregnant.

It takes your body a while to realize the pregnancy has ended. How can you find out if you’ve miscarried? Ultrasound can answer this question by detecting a heartbeat to reveal a growing or failed pregnancy.

There’s no reason to order the abortion pill if you’ve already miscarried. 

The First Thing You Should Do

According to one report, the average ultrasound cost in Massachusetts is $785. Your Options Medical provides free and confidential medical pretesting, including ultrasound. 

Come to Your Options Medical for lab-quality pregnancy testing and ultrasound at no cost. At your appointment time, we can discuss abortion methods and your other pregnancy options. 

Protect your health, get all the facts about your pregnancy before ordering the abortion pill. Contact Your Options Medical for a free and confidential appointment. You deserve to have all of the information first.