Ordering abortion pills online may seem like a private, convenient option, but it’s important to understand the possible risks before taking them. A home pregnancy test cannot tell you everything you need to know about your pregnancy, and ordering medication online may mean skipping important health information.
At Safe Harbor Women’s Medical Clinic, we offer no-cost pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, and confidential appointments so you can learn more about your pregnancy before making a decision.
Know How Far Along You Are
The abortion pill is FDA-approved only through 10 weeks of pregnancy. If taken too late, the abortion pill can cause significant medical complications.
A no-cost ultrasound at our center provides a better estimate of gestational age and can help you understand your pregnancy before taking abortion drugs.
Rule Out an Ectopic Pregnancy
Abortion pills are not a treatment for an ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when the pregnancy develops outside the uterus. Left untreated, an ectopic pregnancy can become a medical emergency. An ultrasound can identify the pregnancy’s location and determine whether additional medical care is needed.
Understand the Possible Risks
Bleeding and cramping are common after taking the abortion pill, but there are additional risks to be aware of. For example, soaking through two or more maxi pads an hour for two consecutive hours isn’t considered expected bleeding and requires immediate medical attention. It can be an incomplete abortion.
A fever that develops more than 24 hours after taking misoprostol, severe pain that doesn’t improve with medication, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge should also be evaluated right away.
Schedule a Confidential Appointment
If you are considering purchasing the abortion pill in Alabama, abortion laws are among the strictest in the country, and the legal landscape surrounding abortion pills continues to change, so it is usually not just a matter of clicking “buy” online.
It’s best to start by learning more about your pregnancy. Safe Harbor Women’s Medical Clinic can provide up-to-date information through providing no-cost pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, and confidential consultations.
Contact us today!