At-Home Abortion Information
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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. Next Steps is 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 you need to make an informed decision. This is a key part of our commitment to your safety and well-being.
Book a cost-free consultation with Next Steps for You in Glens 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. After this consultation, we'll provide you with a referral for a convenient, free ultrasound.
Abortion Pills By Mail: Safety Concerns
You may be surprised to know that the abortion pill comes with an FDA “black box” label, the highest level of caution assigned by the FDA. Taking the abortion pill without seeing a doctor or having an ultrasound is never recommended. Side effects can range from the unpleasant (cramping, bleeding, nausea, headache, fever) to the life-threatening (sepsis, rupture of the uterus, undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy, and more). Due to a lack of regulations and safety concerns regarding the medications, the FDA warns not to order pills by mail.
At Next Steps for You, we put you and your safety first, and we would never recommend an unsafe option. We do not refer to or provide abortion services; however, we are here to 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.
Even if you have already ordered abortion pills, we can still provide you with an ultrasound to confirm how far along you are. We believe women are best served when they get answers and services from a place that does not seek to profit from their reproductive health decisions. Call us today at (518)741-0025 to get started.
Potential Side Effects of the At-Home Abortion Pill
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 (i.e., using abortion pills) 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
Before any 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 could 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 already taken the abortion pills and if you experience bleeding that exceeds a pad an hour, if you have a fever over 103 degrees, or if you are experiencing allergic reactions or vomiting for over 24 hours, contact 911 or your doctor immediately.
If you have only taken the first dose of the abortion pill and changed your mind, it is not too late to make a choice. Contact us for information about your options and to learn more about how to continue your pregnancy.
References:
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FDA on Abortion Pills
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Pregnancy Help News on Missed Period Pills
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Cleveland Clinic on Medical Abortion
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HLI on At-Home Abortion