You might wonder whether you can buy abortion drugs online, and while the answer is technically yes, it’s crucial to know that this option can pose significant health risks.
“Mail-order” or “online abortion” is not FDA-approved and comes with several unknowns. If you’re considering this method for your unexpected pregnancy, we’ll help you learn what to consider and discuss all your options.
We’re here for you as you decide what’s next for your pregnancy. Schedule an appointment today to speak with our friendly staff. In the meantime, keep reading to learn more about ordering the abortion pill online.
First, it’s essential to learn how the abortion pill works. Two drugs called mifepristone and misoprostol end the pregnancy and expel it from the body with abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding. This method is FDA-approved only through 10 weeks gestation.
When a woman buys abortion drugs online, she’s typically ordering them from a website, often after a single telehealth appointment. Those drugs are then shipped to her home, where she takes them without medical oversight.
An online abortion poses numerous risks to a woman’s health and well-being. For one, the FDA does not recommend buying abortion drugs online because their quality and safety can’t be guaranteed. These drugs often come from overseas or unregulated sources, so they aren’t held to the same safety standards in-person providers must follow.
Additionally, this process bypasses an essential step meant to gather more information about a woman’s pregnancy and health. Without an ultrasound, critical pregnancy details like how far along the woman is, where the pregnancy is located, and whether it’s progressing will not be known.
What’s more, without proper medical oversight, warning signs of complications (like prolonged fever, chills, or bad stomach pain) can go undetected, leading to long-term problems.
If you are thinking about the abortion pill for your pregnancy, you owe it to yourself to confirm your pregnancy and receive information on all your options. Making a healthy decision starts with being informed. We can help you find the clarity you seek.
Azar House will help you obtain a limited obstetrical ultrasound following a positive pregnancy test with us. This scan will provide essential information on your pregnancy and alert you to certain conditions (like miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy) requiring treatment.
We also provide options information so you can discuss parenting, adoption, and abortion. This is your choice—we want you to make a confident one by getting all the facts.
Our friendly staff is here to help with free and confidential services. Schedule an appointment today to get started.
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.