Ordering abortion pills online looks simple. Find a source, place an order, and handle it privately. But that process skips the medical information that determines whether those drugs are safe for your specific situation. Make a free, confidential appointment at Life Choices Family Resource Center first.
What You’re Actually Ordering
The abortion pill is a two-drug regimen: mifepristone, which blocks the hormone that sustains a pregnancy, followed by misoprostol, which causes the uterus to contract. The FDA approves this regimen only through 10 weeks of pregnancy and does not recommend buying these drugs online. Many online sources ship from outside the US, where FDA standards don’t apply, and there’s no way to verify the dosage, ingredients, or instructions.
What an Ultrasound Has to Tell You
Ordering online means skipping an ultrasound, and that leaves three critical questions unanswered:
- How far along are you? The regimen is only FDA-approved through 10 weeks. Without a confirmed measurement, you’re guessing.
- Where is the pregnancy located? An ectopic pregnancy develops outside the uterus and requires immediate medical treatment. Abortion drugs cannot resolve an ectopic pregnancy.
- Is the pregnancy still progressing? About 1 in 4 known pregnancies end in miscarriage. A positive test doesn’t confirm viability; an ultrasound looks for a heartbeat to help determine viability. If a miscarriage has already occurred, a healthcare provider can determine whether any additional medical care or follow-up is needed.
Without these answers, the risk of complications, including incomplete abortion, heavy bleeding, and infection, increases.
Start With the Facts
Life Choices Family Resource Center offers free, confidential professional-grade pregnancy testing and ultrasounds. Get the information you need before any decision is made. Make an appointment online or call (970) 249-4302.
Life 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.
We are not healthcare providers and are unable to provide medical advice or treatment recommendations. If you experience any concerning symptoms or have questions about your health, please contact your healthcare provider, who can determine the appropriate next steps, including any needed medical care or follow-up.