It’s important to know that Oklahoma law prohibits abortion in the state (unless deemed necessary to save the woman’s life). With these state restrictions, maybe you’re considering the abortion pill by mail (online abortion) from providers outside of Oklahoma. There are risks to consider before making up your mind.
Before going about any type of abortion, it’s vital to safeguard your health by confirming your pregnancy details. We can help you with a free medical-grade pregnancy test and limited ultrasound at the Pregnancy Resource Center.
Be Aware of the Risks
First, be aware of the risks of taking the abortion pill, in person or by mail. According to the Mayo Clinic, the risks of medical abortion (the abortion pill) include the following:
- The body not releasing all pregnancy tissue in the uterus, also called an incomplete abortion (this may require surgical treatment)
- An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding.
- Infection
- Fever
- Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach
There are even more risks when ordering the abortion pill online. Some of the risks include the following:
- According to the FDA, obtaining abortion drugs online comes with risks because the drugs may not be regulated and prescribed by a medical provider.
- Women risk receiving the wrong drugs or dosages, and they might not be properly informed about the side effects of drugs like mifepristone. Sometimes, abortion can cause complications, so it’s critical to be aware of the risks.
Understand Where Your Pregnancy Stands
Start with pregnancy testing and an ultrasound to determine where your pregnancy stands and to safeguard your health. The FDA only recommends the abortion pill for women through 10 weeks of pregnancy. An ultrasound is the only way to confirm this pregnancy detail.
We Can Help
Once you receive a positive test result with us, we offer limited ultrasounds (if eligibility criteria are met) and options education. Receive answers about abortion and your pregnancy before making your final decision, and we can help you get the information you need. You deserve the facts.
Schedule a free appointment today. We’re here for you.
The Pregnancy Resource Center does not perform or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.