An online or at-home abortion involves receiving abortion drugs by mail and taking them at home—and no, this is not considered a safe option. The FDA advises against it because these drugs aren’t FDA-approved, which means the FDA can’t guarantee their source, efficacy, or safety.
Are you still thinking about an online/at-home abortion? Read on to learn more about the essentials you need to know, including the risks and how to stay safe.
Want to talk to someone in person about your pregnancy and learn medically accurate information about your options? Contact 1st Way Pregnancy Support Center to schedule a free, confidential appointment.
Risks of an At-Home Abortion
With an online abortion, 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 you aren’t eligible for these drugs if your pregnancy is further than 10 weeks gestation or if you’re experiencing an ectopic pregnancy.
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
Again, receiving the abortion drugs by mail isn’t advised and puts your health at risk. However, 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 important 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
We understand what you’re going through, but you’re not alone in this. At 1st Way Pregnancy Support Center, we’re here for you.
Before seeking abortion drugs, please contact our center to see if you qualify for a free ultrasound performed by our registered sonographers. Your health and safety depends on it.
*All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
