Finding out you might be pregnant when you weren’t expecting it can bring up a lot at once. If you’ve been searching online for abortion pills, you’re probably looking for a straightforward answer.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. Schedule a free, confidential appointment at Women’s Clinic Tallahassee to get clear answers first.
Here are 3 things to know if you are considering a mail-order abortion.
1. Florida Bans Mail-Order Abortion
Florida requires abortion drugs to be dispensed in person by a physician; mailing them here is not legal. Without an in-person evaluation, health history, and risk factors go unreviewed. The FDA does not recommend purchasing mifepristone online since quality and potency cannot be confirmed before the drug reaches you.
2. Gestational Age Matters Here
Florida limits abortion to six weeks of gestation, a shorter window than the abortion pill’s FDA-approved limit of 10 weeks. A positive pregnancy test does not confirm gestational age or pregnancy location.
A free ultrasound at Women’s Clinic provides both. Those details matter because:
- An ectopic pregnancy cannot be treated with the abortion pill and requires immediate medical care
- If a miscarriage has occurred, abortion is not the correct medical procedure
3. The Abortion Pill Has Real Risks
Mifepristone blocks progesterone; misoprostol then causes the uterus to expel the pregnancy. Cramping and bleeding can be severe. Some women describe the pain as comparable to labor.
Side effects include fever, nausea, and diarrhea. Serious risks include heavy bleeding, infection, and incomplete abortion. Without in-person oversight, it can be difficult to know when symptoms require urgent care.
Know Before You Decide
Women’s Clinic provides free pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds in Tallahassee. Knowing the details of your pregnancy before making any decision is a practical first step.
Schedule your free, confidential appointment today. Call or text 850-656-9177.
Women’s Clinic does not provide or refer for abortions. All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
