Ordering the abortion pill online may seem like a quick option; however, it’s important to understand the risks of ordering this drug online so that you can make an informed decision about your health.
LaVie Health Clinic is here to help you get the accurate information you deserve about abortion and your other options: parenting and adoption.
If you are considering abortion, we offer pre-abortion care at the clinic, where you will review important medical details about your pregnancy, such as the location, if you have an existing STD, and answer any of your questions.
Schedule your appointment today. We are here to listen.
1. The FDA Does Not Recommend Buying the Abortion Pill Online
The FDA does not recommend purchasing the abortion pill online as the safety of the drug cannot be guaranteed. Buying online from an unknown source also skips any in-person medical checks, such as your health history, current medical conditions, and other risk factors.
Without knowing the important medical details about your pregnancy and health, ordering these drugs online can put your health at risk.
2. An Ultrasound Provides Important Medical Details
While a positive pregnancy test confirms you have the pregnancy hormone hCG, an ultrasound provides more key details such as the location of the pregnancy, how far along you are, and whether you may have already had a miscarriage.
It is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in natural miscarriage, and a pregnancy test can still read positive due to elevated levels of hormones even if you have already miscarried.
Knowing the location also shows if you are having an ectopic pregnancy, which is where the pregnancy implants outside of the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube. An ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency and cannot be treated with the abortion pill.
The abortion pill is also only FDA-approved through ten weeks of gestation; this is why knowing how far along your pregnancy is is so important. LaVie Health offers no-cost, laboratory-certified pregnancy testing and limited obstetric ultrasounds, performed by our specially trained registered nurses.
3. The Abortion Pill Carries Potential Risks
The abortion pill may carry more risks than many women realize, and often these risks are not stated on the website you might be buying from.
The side effects of the abortion pill include cramping and bleeding as the body expels the pregnancy, as well as headaches, fever, diarrhea, and nausea or vomiting.
There are also risks to be aware of, such as:
- An incomplete abortion
- Infection
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
Without in-person medical oversight or follow-up care, it may be harder to know when urgent medical attention is needed.
We Are Here To Help You
We know finding out you are unexpectedly pregnant can be overwhelming. But we want you to know you are not alone.
LaVie Health is here to provide pregnancy services at no cost, so you can get the information you need about your pregnancy and options. You deserve the right to make a fully informed and confident decision about your pregnancy, free from pressure or judgment.
Call us at 406-476-1341 to ask a question or make an appointment. Our staff is ready to help you get the care you need.
