We wish we could give you a straightforward answer to your question, but it really depends on several factors. For instance, do you know exactly how far along you are in your pregnancy? Or, are you aware that experts recommend not using the abortion pill method if you have particular health concerns?
Let’s take a closer look at who qualifies for the abortion pill and why it may not be a safe option for you.
Before Considering Abortion
Before you do anything, you need to confirm your pregnancy. Experts estimate that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage. Because it takes a woman’s body time to return to pre-pregnancy hormone levels after a miscarriage, it’s possible to get a positive test result and no longer be pregnant.
There’s no point in ordering the abortion pill drugs if you aren’t pregnant, but you should visit your healthcare provider to confirm or have an ultrasound.
Reasons Why You May Not Be Eligible
The Cleveland Clinic suggests that a medical abortion (the abortion pill method) isn’t a safe option for any of the following reasons:
- You are too far along in your pregnancy. The FDA approves the use of the abortion drugs through 10 weeks of pregnancy only.
The further along you are in your pregnancy, the less effective the drugs are. - You are allergic to either mifepristone or misoprostol, the two drugs used in the regimen.
- You have an ectopic pregnancy. When a pregnancy forms outside the uterus, it is known as ectopic. This type of pregnancy is not treated with abortion drugs and may require surgery. If not properly diagnosed, it can lead to a life-threatening health issue.
- You use long-term corticosteroids to treat asthma, arthritis, eczema, or other health concerns.
- You have an intrauterine device (IUD) in place.
- You have a blood-clotting disorder, significant anemia, or chronic adrenal failure.
- You do not have access to emergency care.
Are You Aware of the Physical and Emotional Risks?
No one can predict how your body responds to the drugs in the abortion pill method. Because you use the drugs at home, you should know what to expect.
Bleeding and cramping are side effects; knowing how much pain or blood to expect is vital.
Although many women say they feel relieved immediately following their abortions, some women suffer mental health issues within weeks, months, or years afterward. Emotional problems such as anxiety and depression can occur.
How Can HopePlace Newport Help Me?
Although HopePlace does not perform or refer for abortion, we can provide factual, medically based information about abortion procedures, the side effects to expect, and the potential physical and emotional consequences.
Use our convenient and confidential online Contact Form to schedule an appointment. Protect yourself. Get the facts before ordering the abortion drugs. We’re here to give you the information you need.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.