Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be daunting and motivate you to consider options based on what seems convenient. 

Although an at-home abortion is private and easily accessible, it’s essential to research before you take the abortion pill.

You should be aware of critical health conditions that can disqualify you. It’s also important to be mindful of the skipped health screenings when you choose this option. Keep reading to learn more about the process and how to know if you qualify.

Ordering Online Skips Important Health Screenings

If you choose to order the abortion pills online, this forfeits the benefits of essential health screenings, such as a pregnancy test and ultrasound. 

It is important to take a pregnancy test and have an ultrasound first to confirm your condition, so that you know if you qualify for the abortion pills and you are not paying for something you do not need.. 

In Minnesota, you can take the abortion pill up to 11 weeks after the first day of your last period.. To see if you are still eligible, you’ll want to schedule an ultrasound to confirm the dating of your pregnancy.

Ultrasound can also inform you of potential health complications, such as an ectopic pregnancy, and confirm the viability of the pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy and a miscarriage require procedures different than an elective abortion. 

You May Not Qualify for the Abortion Pill

According to the Mayo Clinic, some of these conditions may disqualify your ability to use the abortion pill: 

  • Your pregnancy is too far along
  • You have an intrauterine device (IUD)
  • You have an ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy is located outside the uterus)
  • You have a medical condition including bleeding disorders, heart or blood vessel diseases, uncontrolled seizures, etc.
  • You are taking a blood thinner or certain steroid medications
  • You can’t make follow-up visits to your doctor

The Abortion Pill Comes with Risks

The Mayo Clinic lists the following risks of taking the abortion pill:

  • An incomplete abortion
  • An ongoing unwanted pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
  • Heavy and prolonged bleeding
  • Infection
  • Fever
  • Digestive system discomfort

Next Steps

The convenience of ordering the abortion pills from home seems nice but is not worth risking your health for. Consider scheduling a pre-abortion screening to confirm the dating and viability of your pregnancy to know for sure if you qualify before ordering the abortion pill online. Contact Options for Women St. Croix Valley for an appointment at no-cost to you. 

Our medical staff is here to inform and equip you so that you have confidence and peace of mind about your decision. Contact us today!

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