The abortion drug comes up everywhere online, and not everything you’ll read about it is accurate. These four facts are worth knowing before you go any further. Schedule a free, confidential appointment at Care Net of Carbon County in Lehighton to get answers to your specific questions.
Myth: It’s One Pill
Fact: A medical abortion uses two separate drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, taken a day or two apart. Mifepristone works first, cutting off the progesterone supply a pregnancy needs to keep developing. Misoprostol follows, usually a day or two later, causing the uterus to contract until the pregnancy ends.
Myth: You Can Safely Order It Online Without Talking to Anyone
Fact: The FDA requires mifepristone to be prescribed and dispensed under a certified provider, even when it’s sent by mail. Pills bought from unverified overseas sellers aren’t guaranteed to meet FDA standards, and skipping medical oversight means no one is checking your health history or watching for complications.
Myth: There’s Nothing Really at Risk
Fact: A medical abortion isn’t without risk. Possible complications include fever, heavy or prolonged bleeding, infection, nausea and diarrhea, and an incomplete abortion, which can require further medical care.
Myth: It Works No Matter How Far Along You Are
Fact: The FDA has approved mifepristone for pregnancies through 10 weeks only. Knowing exactly how far along you are takes an ultrasound, not a date estimate.
If you’ve already taken mifepristone and are unsure about your decision, call the center without delay so a medical professional can review your specific situation.
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Care Net of Carbon County does not perform or refer for abortions. The team is here to answer your questions honestly, with no pressure either way.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
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