Ectopic pregnancy—a dangerous condition where a pregnancy implants outside the uterus—shares many common symptoms with the abortion pill. Learn why ruling out ectopic pregnancy is crucial before a medical abortion.

Like any self-managed medical intervention, when it comes to medical abortion it’s important to really understand what these pills do, how they work, and what the process will look like for you and your body.

When seeking a medication abortion at an established medical clinic, many of the following tests and precautions are likely to be offered. But for those accessing abortion pills online, the following tests and precautions will not be offered to you unless you seek them out yourself. The safety and efficacy of your medication abortion will vary greatly depending on the factors covered in this blog. 

If you’ve started looking into your abortion options, what you’ve found might feel overwhelming. Here are the 5 most important questions to ask if you’re considering abortion.