You can order almost anything online, but the question is “should you?”
While it may seem convenient, it’s important to understand the potential risks of ordering abortion drugs online before making a decision.
If you haven’t yet confirmed your pregnancy with pregnancy testing and an ultrasound, schedule a no-cost and confidential appointment at Choices Family Resource Center today. We’ll provide vital information to help you protect your health and make an informed choice.
Here are three things to know abortion ordering abortion pills online.
1. You May Miss Critical Health Details Without an Ultrasound
Ordering the abortion pill online often means bypassing essential medical screenings. Without an ultrasound, you won’t know how far along you are in your pregnancy.
Here’s why this matters:
- The abortion pill is only FDA-approved through the first ten weeks. Shipping delays or not knowing how far along you are could lead to taking abortion drugs too late.
- You also may not realize if you’ve already miscarried and subject yourself to a procedure that triggers significant vaginal bleeding that doesn’t make sense.
- You could have an ectopic pregnancy or an untreated STD (raises the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease after abortion) that could have been caught if you had proper in-person safety screenings.
2. Online Drugs May Not Be Regulated or Safe
Many mail-order abortion pills come from overseas or unregulated pharmacies.
This means you can’t verify that you’re receiving the correct ingredients or proper dosages. Taking unregulated (no FDA oversight) or counterfeit drugs can pose serious risks to your health, including incomplete abortion, unexpected side effects, or dangerous reactions.
The FDA advises against buying abortion drugs online because the agency can’t guarantee the quality, safety, and effectiveness.
3. You’ll Lack Medical Supervision
The abortion pill causes heavy vaginal bleeding, intense cramping, and large blood clots (up to the size of a lemon is considered normal). Without medical oversight, it can be difficult to know when to seek emergency care.
The term “self-managed abortion” for the abortion pill isn’t necessarily accurate because individuals cannot completely manage an abortion; sometimes, medical intervention is necessary and life-saving.
Complications such as infection, incomplete abortion, or excessive bleeding may require urgent medical treatment, and without a provider guiding you, you could miss the signs.
Protect Your Health Before Making a Decision
You only have one body—protect it by making an informed choice.
Choices Family Resource Center offers pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds (if you qualify), and STI/STD information to help you gather essential details before you make a decision about your pregnancy.
Schedule your no-cost and confidential appointment today. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Choices Family Resource Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.