What Are the Risks of Ordering the Abortion Pill Online?
An unexpected pregnancy can be shocking news that might cause you to search for a quick solution. Ordering the abortion pill online may seem easy, but it comes with serious risks that are often overlooked. Without in-person care, you may not have the information you need about your pregnancy, which could lead to dangerous outcomes.
The abortion pill is a serious medical procedure, not just a simple prescription. Skipping essential steps, such as receiving an ultrasound, can increase the risks of complications, including taking the pills too late in pregnancy or failing to detect an ectopic pregnancy.
The Risks of the Abortion Pill
A medical abortion uses two drugs: mifepristone, which blocks the hormone necessary for pregnancy continuation, and misoprostol, which causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy. This process carries several risks, including:
- The body not releasing all pregnancy tissue in the uterus, which is also called an incomplete abortion. This may require a surgical procedure.
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work.
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding.
- Infection.
- Fever.
- Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach.
The FDA approved the abortion pill for use only up to 10 weeks of pregnancy. An ultrasound is necessary to determine how far along you are and whether the abortion pill is appropriate for your situation.
The Risks of Ordering Online
Ordering the abortion pill online bypasses critical safeguards. Without an in-person evaluation, there is no way to confirm:
- How far along you are in your pregnancy
- If your pregnancy is ectopic, a condition that cannot be treated with the abortion pill, and can become life-threatening.
- Whether the pills you receive are authentic and safe, as some online sources sell counterfeit or contaminated drugs.
- Taking too much or too little of the drug can result in incomplete abortion, prolonged bleeding, or severe complications.
Because of these risks, the FDA warns against purchasing abortion pills from unverified online sources. Managing serious complications without medical support can put your well-being at risk.
We Are Your Best First Step
At Crystal Women’s Clinic, we offer free lab-quality pregnancy testing and ultrasound services. These services provide critical information about your pregnancy and help you explore all your options in a caring, confidential environment.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Make an appointment today and take your next step with confidence.
*All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
Pregnancy Testing
A pregnancy test determines whether you are pregnant by detecting the presence of hCG, the hormone associated with pregnancy. You will give a urine sample during your appointment, and then one of our nurses will administer the test. Testing only takes a few minutes, and you will have your result during your appointment.
Ultrasounds
Determine what choices you have with an ultrasound. An ultrasound may alert you to any complications. It is a necessary step of the pregnancy confirmation process, as it’s the only way to confirm three aspects of your pregnancy. Get a free ultrasound with us today.
Pregnancy Testing
A pregnancy test determines whether you are pregnant by detecting the presence of hCG, the hormone associated with pregnancy. You will give a urine sample during your appointment, and then one of our nurses will administer the test. Testing only takes a few minutes, and you will have your result during your appointment.
Ultrasounds
Determine what choices you have with an ultrasound. An ultrasound may alert you to any complications. It is a necessary step of the pregnancy confirmation process, as it’s the only way to confirm three aspects of your pregnancy. Get a free ultrasound with us today.
