There are risks associated with ordering abortion pills online but first, let’s talk about what the abortion pill is. The abortion pill is a non-surgical procedure that uses a series of pills to end a pregnancy in the early stages up to 10 weeks into pregnancy.
We’ve all probably ordered something online that looked completely different than what was expected. Ordering abortion pills over the internet can pose serious risks to your health. Without an in-person consultation with a licensed medical provider, the online source you are ordering from can only have limited insight into your unique medical situation. The pills could be from an unknown source who is selling an inferior product without the quality controls of the U.S. FDA.
It’s important to understand that while there are screening questions when ordering online, this cannot replace the evaluation of a medical professional who can assess your unique medical needs and expectations in person.
For instance, it is highly possible that the dating of your pregnancy based on your last period may be incorrect – potentially putting you at risk. Taking the pills past the 10-week FDA-approved cutoff may result in an incomplete abortion, infection, or other complications. Without an ultrasound prior to taking the pills, it is difficult to accurately diagnose the likelihood of a possible miscarriage or detect potential life-threatening medical complications such as ectopic pregnancy.
For these reasons, the FDA recommends against consumers ordering medication from online pharmacies. The FDA does not have regulatory oversight over prescription medicines outside the U.S. drug supply chain, so it cannot ensure their quality, effectiveness, or safety.
Don’t take chances with your health by ordering abortion pills online. Do not be tempted by low-cost overseas drugs. Please make an appointment using the link above or call us at 513-321-3100 to schedule an appointment.
All our services are free and confidential. We serve 98 zip codes around Cincinnati. We can provide you with a free pregnancy test and an ultrasound to confirm how many weeks you are pregnant and confirm that it is a viable pregnancy (not an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage).
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Source: FDA
Posted on September 9, 2024 View the blog
