Are you considering online (or at-home) abortion as you face an unexpected pregnancy? First, get the facts. There are a couple of safety risks, like unregulated sources and quality, to consider before making a decision regarding online abortion.
Lack of Medical Oversight
Online abortion (also called at-home abortion) is prescribed through online providers, which comes with a lack of medical oversight.
With online abortion, any woman who orders abortion drugs online is responsible for her health and safety. Some women will not know all there is to look for regarding side effects and what to do if they experience complications. This poses a big threat to your health.
Safety of the Abortion Drugs
A medical abortion done online consists of two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol. Ordering pills online through unregulated or overseas pharmacies can pose a risk to your safety, as some drugs may bypass FDA safeguards.
Purchasing abortion pills online in this way does not allow a woman to ensure the legitimacy and safety of the drugs due to the absence of a medical provider. This is dangerous to a woman’s health as she will be alone taking them at home.
Before An Abortion
Before moving forward with online abortion or not, it’s vital to understand your pregnancy details. Pre-existing health conditions, allergies, current medications, and untreated STIs are important to confirm your health and safety.
After receiving a positive pregnancy test, an ultrasound is also needed to confirm three important pregnancy details, including:
- How far along you are (gestational age)
- The location of your pregnancy (whether it’s located within the uterus)
- Viability (if there’s a heartbeat and the pregnancy is progressing)
Receive proper health screenings by a medical professional to verify that no health conditions would increase your risk factors for the abortion pill.
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