Mail-order abortion, online abortion, at-home abortion…there are many terms for ordering the abortion pill online to take from home. Though it may seem convenient to go about abortion this way, you might wonder about the risks.
If you are considering mail-order abortion, it’s essential to consider these three things before making up your mind.
The Risks of Ordering Online
What is mail-ordered abortion? It consists of ordering the abortion pill (also known as medical abortion online). The abortion pill includes two different drugs: Mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone is typically taken at an abortion clinic and misoprostol is taken at home 24-48 hours later.
Due to the possible unknown origins of the abortion pills sent to you via mail, mail-order abortion comes with serious risks to your health. The FDA has strict guidelines for abortion pills to ensure the correct dosage and manufacturing of the drugs.
Mail-order abortion is risky because every country has different standards and utilizes different drugs and/or dosages of mifepristone and misoprostol.
It Could be Illegal in Your State
Every state can regulate the online sale of abortion pill. So far only a handful of states have legalized the online sale of the abortion pill, so you’ll need to check the laws in your state for availability.
Most abortions in Georgia are now banned after a heartbeat is detected. Georgia law requires that women receive specific information regarding abortion before their appointment.
Pre-Abortion Screenings Are A Must
An ultrasound is necessary before beginning any abortion procedure. It reveals how far along you are, whether or not there is a detectable fetal heartbeat, which determines whether or not abortion would be legal in Georgia, and what type of abortion you may consider. Taking the abortion pill too late could lead to an incomplete abortion.
Ultrasounds also reveal the location of your pregnancy and whether or not you have an ectopic pregnancy, where the baby grows outside of the uterus. The law does not prohibit the removal of a dead unborn child caused by a spontaneous abortion or the removal of an ectopic pregnancy. https://dph.georgia.gov/document/document/updatedwrtkbrochure/download.
At Options Medical Clinic, we offer our services free of charge. From lab-quality tests to ultrasound screenings provided by trained medical professionals, our medical staff focuses on empowering you to make the best decision for your future and your body.
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