The abortion pill, also known as medical abortion, is available for purchase online. However, there are safety reasons why you should not obtain the abortion pill online. Protect your health by learning about the risks of ordering the abortion pill online.
Gap in Care
Ordering the abortion pill online creates gaps in women’s healthcare that can unnecessarily put their health at risk.
Before obtaining the abortion pill, organizations like the Cleveland Clinic recommend that a woman receive an evaluation to determine her eligibility for the abortion pill. They report that this includes an ultrasound to confirm the following:
The pregnancy is growing and has a heartbeat. Between 10-20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. A health professional will need to determine the treatment plan for women experiencing a miscarriage.
The gestation date (how long a woman has been pregnant) is essential information when considering the use of the abortion pill since the abortion pill is only FDA-approved for use in pregnancies under 10 weeks. Using the abortion pill after 10 weeks could increase the risks associated with the drugs.
The location of the pregnancy is also confirmed by ultrasound. While pregnancies grow safely inside the uterus, sometimes a pregnancy will implant outside the uterus resulting in an ectopic pregnancy. This condition must be diagnosed as soon as possible as it can become life-threatening if left untreated. The abortion pill is not effective as a treatment in ectopic pregnancies.
FDA-Regulation
The FDA regulates all medications in the United States to ensure the safety of citizens. When drugs are purchased online, they bypass the FDA’s regulations. This means there is no way to ensure the effectiveness or safety of the drug.
Drugs obtained online may be expired, have the wrong dosage, or may not even be the product they claim. All prescription drugs should be obtained through a prescribing physician.
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