If you are wondering about an online or at-home abortion, you are referring to the abortion pill method. This form of abortion uses two powerful drugs to end a pregnancy. While it may seem like a simple and discreet way to terminate your pregnancy, it comes with physical and emotional risks.
We’re glad you are asking this question. Let’s take a closer look at the safety of an online or at-home abortion.
Can I Order Abortion Drugs Online?
The FDA highly regulates the first drug, mifepristone, in the abortion pill regimen. Certified prescribers who meet specific qualifications are the only ones who can dispense the drug.
While providing information about mifepristone, the FDA recommends not buying this drug online. When purchasing abortion drugs online, you can’t guarantee their safety and quality.
The drugs may come from unregulated or overseas sources, which means you may not receive the proper dosage, instructions, or even type of drug.
Is an At-Home Abortion Safe?
An at-home abortion implies you are alone taking the drugs without a doctor’s immediate oversight. You should be aware of some limitations to protect your health and safety.
Limitations to Taking the Abortion Pill
The FDA approves taking mifepristone through 10 weeks of pregnancy only. The farther along you are in your pregnancy, the less effective the drugs are, which may mean you could have an incomplete abortion.
Here are the limitations listed by the Mayo Clinic:
- You are too far along in your pregnancy.
- You have an intrauterine device (IUD) in place for your contraception.
- Your pregnancy is developing outside of your uterus (this is known as an ectopic pregnancy).
- You have certain medical conditions, such as anemia, some bleeding disorders, certain heart or blood vessel diseases, lung disease, or uncontrolled seizure disorder.
- You take a blood thinner.
- You can’t reach a healthcare professional.
- You don’t have access to emergency care.
- You have an allergy to the drugs used.
What Happens at Home?
You may have an upset stomach, fever, chills, diarrhea, headache, and possibly vomit. You must contact a healthcare professional immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Heavy bleeding.
- Bad pain in the stomach area or pelvis.
- Chills or body aches.
- Fast heart rate.
- Fever that lasts more than four hours.
- Foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
Some women also struggle emotionally because of their abortions. There has been a direct link for at least some women to anxiety and depression caused by their abortions.
How Can Pee Dee Help Me?
Don’t order the abortion pill drugs or attempt to perform an at-home abortion before you get all the facts. Risks such as incomplete abortion, heavy and prolonged bleeding, and infection are possible.
Talk with us first. Although we do not provide or refer for abortion, we can get you answers. Schedule an appointment today.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.