Ordering the abortion pill online can feel simple and private, especially when you are facing an unexpected pregnancy and want a solution quickly. But the abortion pill is not something you should treat like an ordinary online purchase.

Before taking the drugs, you need to know important details about your pregnancy and where the drugs came from. Understanding those risks can help you make a more informed decision about what to do next.

Choices of the Heart is here to help you get the details you need. We provide no-cost pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, and information about your options so you can feel fully informed about your pregnancy and next steps. 

Reach out to make an appointment today.

A Positive Pregnancy Test Doesn’t Tell You Everything

A positive pregnancy test can inform you that you may be pregnant, but it doesn’t give you the important information that can affect your health and options.

A limited ultrasound at our center can help determine: 

• The gestational age of your pregnancy (how many weeks along you are)
• The location of the pregnancy 
• Whether the pregnancy is viable (a fetal heartbeat is detected) 

These details matter for a few reasons. First, mifepristone and misoprostol (the two drugs in the abortion pill) cannot be used for an ectopic pregnancy, which develops outside the uterus and can become life-threatening if it ruptures.

The abortion pill is also only FDA-approved through ten weeks gestation. Taking the drugs beyond this timeframe could result in an increased risk of complications. 

What Happens If the Abortion Doesn’t Go as Expected?

The abortion pill can cause side effects and complications, including heavy bleeding, infection, incomplete abortion, and an ongoing pregnancy.

Some complications may require additional medical treatment. Knowing what symptoms to watch for and having access to appropriate medical care are important parts of taking any prescription drug.

Severe abdominal pain, very heavy bleeding, fever, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge are warning signs that require prompt medical attention because they may indicate a complication.

Ordering from an online source without a clear connection to a healthcare provider can leave you unsure about where to turn if something goes wrong.

You Risk Unregulated Drugs 

Not every website selling abortion drugs is part of the legitimate U.S. drug supply chain. The FDA warns against purchasing mifepristone online outside its regulated system.

When drugs come from outside the legitimate supply chain, the FDA cannot ensure their safety, effectiveness, or quality. You may not know whether the drugs were manufactured, stored, or shipped under appropriate conditions, or whether you received the product you thought you were buying.

There is also the question of whether the abortion drugs are appropriate for your circumstances. Without the necessary medical evaluation beforehand, you may not know whether an existing health condition could affect your ability to take them or whether you could have an ectopic pregnancy, as discussed earlier.

Get the Information You Deserve

You do not have to make a pregnancy decision based on fear or panic. 

At Choices of the Heart, we are here to treat you with care and compassion. Whether you need our no-cost, confidential pregnancy services to understand how your pregnancy is developing or want to learn more about our education services and community referrals, we are here to help. 

Contact us to make your appointment. You do not have to figure this out on your own.

Choices of the Heart does not provide or refer for abortions.