You’ve likely found varying information about the abortion pill, especially online. Understanding its safety and the potential risks to your health is critical, especially if you’re unexpectedly pregnant and considering this option.
The abortion pill carries what’s known as a “black box warning” from the FDA. Learning what this means for your health is essential to making an informed decision.
Cleburne Pregnancy Center is here to help you get the facts. Continue reading to learn what a black box warning means and why it matters.
Understanding the Black Box Warning
A black box warning is the FDA’s most serious alert for prescription drugs. It emphasizes significant or even life-threatening risks. Mifepristone, the first drug in the abortion pill regimen, has this warning because of the potential for severe side effects, including “serious and sometimes fatal infections and bleeding” that have occurred.
Additionally, it states that women should seek immediate medical attention if they have symptoms such as “sustained fever, severe abdominal pain, prolonged heavy bleeding, or syncope (fainting). The warning also notes that help should be sought if a woman experiences abdominal pain or discomfort or feels generally unwell more than 24 hours after taking misoprostol, the second abortion drug.
Getting these facts is crucial to making an educated decision. Your health should always be the priority, and as you’re weighing the risks, considering this black box warning can help you think about your well-being and future.
What to Know in Texas
Abortion is illegal in Texas except when deemed necessary to save the woman’s life. As a result, most women cannot legally have an abortion in the state.
If you are considering buying abortion pills online, you should know that online sellers are not permitted to mail drugs to Texas. Opting for this method poses additional risks because the drugs’ quality or safety cannot be guaranteed.
A woman who has an abortion cannot be held criminally or civilly liable for the procedure. However, it’s important to prioritize your health by learning about all your options so you can move forward confidently.
Your Health Matters
Before making any decision about your pregnancy, it’s important to have accurate medical information.
You deserve answers without pressure. Our caring staff can help you explore all your options in a non-judgmental environment. We also offer limited ultrasounds to confirm your pregnancy and help you stay safe.
Schedule your free and confidential appointment today.
Cleburne Pregnancy Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
Note: Abortion is currently illegal in Texas except in cases of life endangerment, but women cannot be held criminally or civilly liable for seeking one.