Mail-order abortion refers to purchasing abortion drugs online, delivering them to your home, and carrying out the procedure at home. You might have heard of this abortion method and are considering it for your unintended pregnancy.
Life Light Pregnancy Help Center wants you to have the information needed to make an educated decision. We’ll discuss this abortion method so you understand the risks and can ask questions.
Keep reading to learn critical things to know if you’re considering mail-order abortion.
1. Mail-order abortion drugs can come from unregulated sources.
The FDA does not recommend purchasing abortion drugs online because they can’t guarantee the safety, effectiveness, or quality of those drugs.
In many cases, the drugs you receive in the mail could come from an overseas or unregulated source. This means they won’t be held to the same safety standards and could pose health risks.
You may not receive the correct dosage or type of drug, and the instructions could also be incorrect.
2. You won’t know whether you’re eligible to take these drugs when you purchase them online.
Sometimes, abortion drugs are shipped after a telehealth appointment or brief questionnaire. You might take abortion drugs without knowing the risks or whether you’re eligible to take them.
For example, medical abortion drugs may not be an option if you have anemia, certain bleeding disorders, can’t access emergency care, or have an IUD currently in place. Speaking to an in-person healthcare provider and discussing your medical history will help you make an informed decision.
Additionally, taking abortion drugs can cause risks like infection and heavy, prolonged bleeding. Without medical oversight, you may be unaware of warning signs and not receive proper treatment for complications.
Your health matters. We’ll help you gather essential information about your options.
3. You need an ultrasound before making any pregnancy decision—including abortion.
Ultrasound is vital because it confirms your pregnancy and identifies crucial details you need to move forward.
This scan tells you how far along you are, where your pregnancy is located, and if it is progressing. You don’t want to take abortion drugs without knowing this essential information.
For example, the FDA has approved medical abortion only through 10 weeks gestation. If you purchase abortion drugs online and take them at home without having had an ultrasound, you won’t know whether you’re eligible for a medical abortion. A later gestational age can pose health risks.
Additionally, ultrasound detects conditions like ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage that need medical treatment. Taking abortion drugs without confirming your pregnancy is developing and in the uterus can cause complications.
We provide ultrasound referrals so you can get the answers you need. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities.
You don’t have to figure things out alone. Life Light Pregnancy Help Center will help you identify your next steps as you weigh options for this pregnancy.
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Whether you need to confirm your pregnancy or want to learn more about your options, we’re here to help. Life Light Pregnancy Help Center is with you every step of the way.
Schedule a confidential appointment today.
Life Light does not refer for or provide abortions, abortion services, or the abortion pill.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
