The abortion pill comes with side effects and risks regardless of the situation. However, specific circumstances can make medical abortion even riskier, such as not having medical supervision or access to emergency care.
Before we share these risks, if you are considering taking the abortion pill, confirm your pregnancy with free pregnancy testing and an ultrasound at Alpha Omega Center. We can also provide STD/STI testing and treatment to protect your reproductive health.
Keep reading to learn about the additional risks of a lack of medical supervision.
1. Serious Complications
If you take the abortion pill without medical supervision, it can be more challenging to know for sure whether what you’re experiencing is normal and to be expected or if you are having a complication, such as bleeding too heavily.
Having a medical provider to talk with when you notice anything out of the ordinary can ensure that you are able to receive confirmation of whether you need to seek help or if everything is alright.
2. Delaying a Trip to a Medical Provider
Without medical supervision, you may be tempted to delay going to the emergency room until you believe you really need it. Emergency room trips can be expensive, especially if you don’t have insurance or have minimal coverage.
The problem with delaying is often pregnancy complications can go from bad to worse very rapidly. For instance, septic abortion, which is a serious infection of the uterus and a medical emergency, can happen shortly before, during, or after an abortion and typically occurs within two days.
If you are waiting for your fever, chills, or fast heart rate to resolve on its own, you may not seek medical care until you have an emergency situation, and timing matters when treating complications.
3. Experiencing a Preventable Issue
Some women shouldn’t take the abortion pill due to their health history, such as if they take certain medications or have certain disorders, diseases, health conditions, or allergies.
Medical supervision can ensure you receive proper screening before you start the abortion pill so you do not experience preventable issues that a doctor could have predicted.
Put Your Health and Safety First
Your health and safety matters. If you are thinking about the abortion pill, ensure that you receive the proper screenings, such as confirming your pregnancy, getting tested for STDs/STIs, and speaking with a healthcare professional about your health history.
While Alpha Omega Center does not refer for or provide abortions, we do offer free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and STD/STI testing, and we can answer your questions.
Schedule your confidential, free appointment today to safeguard your health and move forward.
