At-Home Abortion Information
Get the answers you need on self-managed at-home abortions with abortion pills.
At-Home Abortion & Your Options
While ordering abortion pills online may seem like a convenient and safe option, it's important to understand the potential risks involved. We’re here to provide you with the information you need to make a safe and informed decision about your reproductive health.
If you are considering an abortion, your best first step is an ultrasound. This crucial step will confirm a viable intrauterine pregnancy and rule out an ectopic pregnancy, which can be life-threatening. More importantly, an ultrasound can also tell you how far along you are, providing you with the necessary information to make an informed decision. This is a key part of our commitment to your safety and well-being.
Book a cost-free consultation and ultrasound appointment with Next Steps for You in Glen Falls, NY. No insurance is needed, and same-day appointments are often available. Our consultations are designed to provide you with the information and support you need in a safe and caring environment.
Abortion Pills By Mail Safety Concerns
The abortion pill comes with a black box label, which is the highest level of caution assigned by the FDA. Taking the abortion pill without seeing a doctor or having an ultrasound is never recommended. The side effects range from unpleasant (cramping, bleeding, nausea, headache, fever) to life-threatening (sepsis, rupturing of the uterus, undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy, and more). Due to a lack of regulations and unsafe medications, the FDA warned not to order pills by mail.
We put you and your safety first, and we'd never recommend an unsafe option. We do not refer for or provide abortion services; however, we can give you the answers you need to make an informed choice. Your well-being is our utmost concern, and we are committed to providing you with the best possible care and support.
If you’ve already ordered pills, we can still provide you with an ultrasound to confirm how far along you are. We believe women deserve to get answers and services from a place that does not profit from their reproductive health decisions. Call us today to get started.
At-Home Abortion Pill Side Effects
After both doses of medication have been taken, you can expect bleeding, cramping, and contractions to start between one and four hours after taking the second pill.
Other side effects and risks of a medical abortion include but are not limited to:
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Heavy bleeding
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Abdominal pain
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Infection
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Fever or chills
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Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
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Nausea, diarrhea and vomiting
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Allergic reactions to medications
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Incomplete abortion
If you fill more than a pad an hour, have a fever over 103 degrees, or are experiencing allergic reactions or vomiting for over 24 hours, contact 911 or your doctor immediately.
Before an abortion, it’s important to talk to a medical professional about your health history and what to do in the event of an allergic reaction to the medication, which can be fatal. In states that have been measuring the side effects, reported complications from the abortion pill have increased in the past several years.
If you have only taken the first dose of the abortion pill and changed your mind, it is still your choice. Contact us immediately, or if it’s after hours, learn more about how to continue your pregnancy.