Can I Buy the Abortion Pill Online?

Yes, you can buy the abortion pill online. However, the FDA advises against it because the abortion drugs you can find online aren’t FDA-approved. This means that their source, quality, and efficacy can’t be guaranteed. 

While buying the abortion pill online is risky, even the abortion drugs you can find in a reputable pharmacy come with risks to your health. That’s why it’s critical to learn all you can about the abortion pill before making this decision.

This article will highlight the essentials you need to know about the abortion pill. However, if you’re looking for a safe space to learn more, contact First Concern today. 

How Does the Abortion Pill Work? 

The abortion pill is a combination of two different drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol. These powerful drugs disrupt your body’s natural processes. 

Mifepristone works by blocking progesterone in your body. This hormone is needed to sustain pregnancy, and without it, your pregnancy ends. 

Misoprostol is taken next, and it causes your uterus to contract and expel your terminated pregnancy through your vagina.

How Might the Abortion Pill Affect Me Physically?

After taking the abortion pill drugs, you will experience abdominal cramping and vaginal bleeding. Some women have reported that the pain was unexpectedly severe. 

These drugs are also associated with certain risks, which include:

• Incomplete abortion, which is when parts of the terminated pregnancy remain in your uterus
• Heavy and prolonged bleeding
• Infection
• Fever
• Digestive system discomfort

Not Every Woman Is Eligible for the Abortion Drugs

If any of the following situations apply to you, you aren’t eligible for the abortion drugs:

• Are too far along in your pregnancy
• Have an intrauterine device (IUD) currently in place
• Have a suspected ectopic pregnancy, which is a life-threatening situation in which the pregnancy grows outside your uterus.
• Have certain medical conditions, which include bleeding disorders; certain heart or blood vessel diseases; severe liver, kidney, or lung disease; or an uncontrolled seizure disorder
• Take a blood thinner or certain steroid medicines
• Can’t make follow-up visits to your provider or don’t have access to emergency care
• Have an allergy to the medicine used

We’re Here for You

Navigating your pregnancy options can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone in this. At First Concern, we’re here for you. 

Before you make any pregnancy decision, it’s essential to get an ultrasound to learn the key details about your pregnancy you need to know. We offer free ultrasound referrals and a safe space to talk. Contact us today. All appointments and resources are free and confidential. 

*The Marlborough location provides pregnancy testing and ultrasounds. The Clinton location provides other resources, support, and education.

**All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.