Though the pills can be taken in privacy at home, people who choose to do tele-abortion are not alone during the process, said Jessica Nouhavandi , PharmD, the lead pharmacist and co-founder at the online pharmacy Honeybee Health. Healthcare professionals are virtually available to ensure patients know what to expect, provide tips for how to manage symptoms, and field any questions or concerns.
Recent data found 39 percent of all clinician-managed abortions in the United States are achieved through medication rather than a surgical procedure. According to an email sent to reporters from the Guttmacher Institute, the number of medication abortions increased by 73 percent between and While abortion is legal in all 50 U.
Nineteen states prohibit the use of telemedicine for abortion and require the clinician prescribing the medication abortion to be present when the pill is taken. Thirty-two states have restrictions about who can prescribe medication abortion and require a licensed physician.
Several states, like Arkansas , Ohio , and South Dakota, have recently introduced legislation to further restrict access to abortion pills, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Some people have traveled to states that allow abortion medication to be ordered through telemedicine.
You can see which states permit at-home abortion by visiting Plan C. The physical process, risks, warning signs, potential complications, and treatments are the same.
Further, there is no test to determine if you have taken abortion pills. When taken this way, the two medications prompt your body to initiate a miscarriage that is physically indistinguishable from a spontaneously occurring one.
Persistent cramping or pain that cannot be relieved through over-the-counter medication. Plan C has partnered with doctors, counselors, doulas, and peer networks dedicated to supporting folks having abortions and miscarriages.
Campaigns , Health Info. Published: Mar 8, Plan C. Find Providers. What exactly are abortion pills? How much do abortion pills cost? How safe are abortion pills? Additional Information:. Can I get in trouble for using abortion pills? The most common materials used for blister packs are cardboard, plastic and aluminum.
Misoprostol becomes less effective when the pills are exposed to heat and moisture. For that reason, misoprostol must be sealed in double-aluminum blister packs aluminum on top and bottom , rather than cardboard or plastic. You are unlikely to find legitimate or effective misoprostol that is being kept in cardboard, plastic or as loose pills in a bottle. A double-aluminum blister pack should look something like this. Be sure the aluminum is not opened on any side until you are ready to use the pills.
The cost of misoprostol varies around the world. Misoprostol is usually an affordable option for someone seeking an abortion. Of course, some pharmacists or medicine sellers may take advantage of people seeking misoprostol and try to charge too much for the pills. You can ask people you trust if they know how much the pills should cost where you live, or you can search the internet for local cost information. But remember: Misoprostol should not be expensive.
Pre-packaged combi-packs of mifepristone and misoprostol are only available in a limited number of countries less than 30 , and they are less likely to be sold without a prescription. How many pills do I need to buy? If you have access to both mifepristone and misoprostol, you will need 1 mifepristone pill of mg and at least 4 misoprostol pills of mcg each.
If you are 10—12 weeks pregnant, you may need to take 1 or 2 extra doses 4 or 8 extra pills of misoprostol to finish the abortion process. You can contact the abortion clinic yourself. Or you can ask your GP to refer you to an abortion clinic or hospital.
If you feel that you need help coming to terms with the abortion, you can receive counselling. This can be arranged by your social worker or a FIOM staff member.
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