The abortion pill is known as a medical or chemical abortion because it uses drugs rather than surgery to end a pregnancy. In June, we published a blog, “Facts About Medical Abortion You Might Not Know.”
Any abortion is a major medical decision. Getting a thorough review of your medical history beforehand is critical. Here are some steps we recommend you take:
1. Learn the Facts About Procedures, Side Effects, and Potential Risks
At LaVie Health, we do not perform or refer for abortion, but we can provide factual, medically based information you need to know.
For instance, are you aware that the FDA does not recommend buying mifepristone, the first abortion drug, online? Many of the online distributors of the drug are from foreign countries.
The FDA highly regulates this drug, and when ordered outside of the country, the quality, safety, or effectiveness are not guaranteed.
There are other potential risks, limitations, and side effects to be concerned about. Ask the team at LaVie Health for the facts.
2. Receive Pre-Abortion Care
The Mayo Clinic encourages you to review your medical history before a medical abortion. At LaVie Health, we offer a thorough Pre-Abortion Care appointment.
We’ll answer the following questions to protect your health and safety:
- Where is your pregnancy located? If it’s outside the uterus, the pregnancy is ectopic, which can be extremely dangerous.
- Is there a fetal heartbeat? Experts estimate that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage. If a fetal heartbeat isn’t detected, it’s either too early in your pregnancy or you have miscarried.
- How far along are you? Knowing the gestational age of your pregnancy is crucial. The FDA approves the use of the abortion drugs through 10 weeks of pregnancy only. The further along you are, the less effective the drugs are.
- Do you have any STDs or STIs? According to the CDC, many STIs have no immediate symptoms, so it’s possible to have an STI and not know it. Pregnant women should get tested because an STI can complicate their pregnancy and have serious effects on both the woman and the developing fetus.
- What are your rights? No one can legally force you to get an abortion. Learn your rights beforehand.
3. Set Up an Appointment with LaVie Health
If you are considering the abortion pill, contact LaVie Health. Although we do not perform or refer for abortion, we can provide abortion information, a pre-abortion screening, and a look at all of your options.
You can schedule an appointment online or call us at (406) 629-2838. Get the facts and protect yourself. We’ll help you.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of
writing.
