Should I Order Abortion Pills Online?
If you’re asking this question...it’s worth getting truthful answers. Before you click, chat or “add to cart” with a website selling abortion pills, please take a moment to learn more.
A medication abortion is a combination of mifepristone and misoprostol to terminate a viable pregnancy. This is different from “plan B” or “the morning after pill”. The two medications used in a medication abortion are marketed as safe, however – there are a few things to know before you decide to order these online.
ORDERING ANY MEDICATION ONLINE, OUTSIDE OF A PRESCRIBING PHYSICIAN OR PHARMACY, IS DANGEROUS
Several online abortion pill providers require minimal health information before prescribing the medication. Think about another prescription you might need, say an antibiotic, you will likely not order it from a website you find online. These abortion pills (especially if you live in Texas) come from out of state, or even out of the country. It is hard to know if the medication you are receiving is actually what you were prescribed. Sometimes the packaging or dosing is unclear, and a practitioner may not be readily available should you have any questions.
Ordering pills online is convenient, but safety is the priority when it comes to your health. Don’t sacrifice safety for convenience or anonymity. There are medical clinics, like Parkridge, who will see you in-person, quickly, and have caring, nonjudgmental medical staff.
TAKING A MEDICATION THIS POWERFUL WITHOUT AN IN-PERSON MEDICAL VISIT COULD INCREASE YOUR RISK OF COMPLICATIONS
With abortion, or any pregnancy issue, health history matters. An in-person visit with a licensed medical professional ensures you are asked the right questions and given the opportunity to receive an ultrasound. This is the only tried and true way to confirm vital information about a pregnancy.
With any medication abortion, a woman can expect bleeding and pain. Many women also experience emotional complications or feelings they didn’t expect. Each woman’s experience is unique and depends on many factors. With these known risks and side effects, abortion is a procedure that needs to take place under the care of a medical professional, not in isolation at home. Should you experience any complications, don’t hesitate to go to your local emergency room for help. It’s also important to be honest about the medications you’ve taken. It will make it easier for the medical team to help you.
AN ABORTION PROCEDURE REQUIRES AND DESERVES MEDICAL SUPERVISION AND ACCURATE AFTER CARE
You deserve to have a medical provider who is available to you before, during and after an abortion. With an at home abortion – there is no provider there to make sure you are stable and okay or to provide care after the termination. Many of our patients at Parkridge express to our nurses that their abortion pill experience was much worse than they expected.
Look closely at the abortion provider website, past the marketing and convenience, to understand if they are really there for YOU or just trying to sell you the medications.
Many women have had medication abortions, each of them with a unique experience. We want to provide accurate medical information and facts for you to consider as you decide about your pregnancy. Also, Parkridge services are FREE, and we don’t profit from you or any decision you make. If you want to talk to a medical provider to learn more about abortions or need one of our other medical services, call our clinic today.
Maybe you or a friend have already ordered the pills online, yet you don’t feel great about taking them. We encourage you to take the time for an in-person visit with a medical professional. Give us a call, our staff is here for you.
We hope the information included here is helpful, and is received in conjunction with other medical and mental health information. This blog post is not intended to replace information directly received from a medical provider. Our services include pregnancy testing, confirmation ultrasound, options education, STD testing and treatment, professional counseling and support after abortion. Parkridge offers free counseling on a variety of issues including relationships, sex, and abortion. All services are always free of charge, confidential, and delivered by licensed professionals. Schedule an appointment today –click here, or call 806.794.8555.
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