The FDA advises against an online or at-home abortion—which involves receiving abortion drugs by mail and taking them at home.
These drugs aren’t FDA-approved, which means the FDA can’t guarantee their source, efficacy, or safety.
If you’re thinking about seeking an online/at-home abortion, it’s essential to learn all you can about the potential risks and how to protect your health.
Want to talk to someone in person about your pregnancy and get medically accurate information about your options? We’re here. Contact us today to schedule a free, confidential appointment.
Risks of an Online/At-Home Abortion
Seeking an online/at-home abortion means that you don’t need to be seen in person by a physician. Instead, you can receive the abortion drugs in the mail and are expected to take them at home. This can be dangerous because the abortion drugs aren’t for everyone. If your pregnancy is further than 10 weeks gestation or if you’re experiencing an ectopic pregnancy, taking the abortion drugs is risky.
The only way to know these details is by getting an ultrasound. If you don’t know these details and take the abortion drugs anyway, you’re at a greater risk for physical complications.
Importance of an Ultrasound
While receiving the abortion drugs by mail isn’t advised and puts your health at risk, even if you’re considering getting FDA-approved drugs from a reputable pharmacy, it’s essential to get an ultrasound first.
An ultrasound is a simple scan that can reveal the gestational age and location of your pregnancy and ensure that you are still, in fact, pregnant. This is critical considering that “26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage,” according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). And it’s possible to have a miscarriage without immediate signs or symptoms.
Next Steps
At Choices Family Resource Center, we offer free, limited ultrasounds to give you the vital information you need to know before making any pregnancy decision. Before seeking an online/at-home abortion, contact us to schedule your free ultrasound appointment. Your health depends on it.