Mail-order abortion refers to ordering abortion drugs online and receiving them in the mail. You may order them after a telehealth appointment and would take the drugs at home. 

Understanding this abortion method is critical to making an informed decision. We’re here to provide information so you can weigh the potential risks and determine the next steps.

Keep reading to learn three crucial things about mail-order abortion. We’re here to provide clarity as you weigh your options. 

1. Purchasing abortion drugs online is not recommended.

The FDA does not recommend ordering abortion drugs online because their quality and safety cannot be guaranteed. You may order these drugs from unregulated or overseas sources, which are not subject to safety standards that protect your health.

When you order abortion drugs online, you cannot guarantee they’re the right type or dosage. This can pose risks to your health.

2. You need proper medical oversight before making a pregnancy decision. 

When you order abortion drugs online, you will not receive an ultrasound and verify key information like your gestational age (how far along you are). Knowing this detail is critical to determining your eligibility for abortion drugs (the FDA has recommended these drugs only through 10 weeks gestation). 

Without an ultrasound and proper medical oversight (such as discussing your health history with a medical provider), you won’t know additional factors making you ineligible for the procedure. For example, medical abortion may not be an option if you have conditions like anemia or an allergy to the drugs used.

3. Risks and complications are possible with abortion drugs. 

Abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding always occur when you take abortion drugs. However, some women have reported them to be unexpectedly severe. 

Abortion drugs also cause risks that you may be unaware of when purchasing them online. These risks include:

• Digestive symptoms (i.e., upset stomach)
• Fever
• Infection
• Heavy, prolonged bleeding
• An incomplete abortion (which occurs when pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus) which may require surgical treatment

When you take abortion drugs purchased through the mail, you may not know warning signs like bad stomach pain and chills that indicate potential problems. Without knowing these signs and being aware of how abortion drugs could impact your health, you could face serious complications.

You owe it to yourself to prioritize your health. We’re here to help.

Before Making a Decision

Azar House cares about you. If you test positive for pregnancy with us, we’ll help arrange for a limited obstetrical ultrasound to provide critical health information. We’ll also discuss your options so you can make an informed decision. 

Help is available. You can make an educated choice in a compassionate, confidential environment. Make a free appointment today. 

Azar House does not provide or refer for abortions. 

All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.