Ordering abortion drugs online can resemble any ordinary purchase: a few questions, a payment, and a package on the way. What the transaction leaves out is significant. You often cannot confirm who prescribed the drugs, where they came from, or who will help if a complication arises.
LaVie Health Clinic provides confidential pre-abortion care, including no-cost pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds, so you can learn more about your pregnancy before moving forward.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
A Positive Pregnancy Test Doesn’t Tell You Everything
A positive pregnancy test tells you that hCG, the hormone produced during pregnancy, has been found. But that result alone doesn’t give you the full picture.
Before making a decision about abortion, additional information about the pregnancy may be important, including gestational age and location. A limited ultrasound can provide information that a pregnancy test cannot.
Knowing where the pregnancy is located is especially important. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a pregnancy develops outside the uterus and can become a serious medical emergency. Abortion drugs cannot be used for an ectopic pregnancy.
The abortion pill is also approved by the FDA through ten weeks of gestation. Knowing how far along the pregnancy is can therefore be an important part of understanding your medical circumstances.
LaVie Health Clinic provides no-cost limited OB ultrasounds performed by specially trained registered nurses and reviewed by a qualified provider.
Do You Know Where the Drugs Came From?
Not every website that sells prescription drugs online follows the same standards.
The FDA warns against purchasing the abortion pill outside the approved safety system because the quality, safety, or effectiveness of products obtained cannot be verified.
With mail-order abortion, you may not have an in-person appointment with a healthcare provider before and after taking the drugs. This means important information, such as your medical history, existing health conditions, and potential risk factors, may not be reviewed beforehand.
What Are the Risks and Complications?
The abortion pill involves two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone blocks progesterone, while misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy through cramping and bleeding.
The abortion pill can involve side effects and complications. These can include heavy bleeding, infection, incomplete abortion, or an ongoing pregnancy.
Severe abdominal or pelvic pain, very heavy bleeding, fainting, or other concerning symptoms require prompt medical attention. An ectopic pregnancy can become life-threatening if not identified and treated.
Get Pre-Abortion Care at LaVie Health Clinic
You deserve the opportunity to understand your pregnancy and ask questions about your options before making a decision.
LaVie Health Clinic provides no-cost, confidential pre-abortion care and information about abortion without pressure or judgment. If mail-order abortion drugs are on your mind, LaVie is a place to raise your questions in person before anything is decided.
Reach out to make your appointment and get the clarity you need.
LaVie does not provide or refer for abortions.
