Dr. Janice Johnston, Medical Director for Redirect Health, clarifies terms and outlining the risks of taking the abortion pill without talking to a doctor.
As abortion access is cut off in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned and judges and lawmakers work to define medical terms and timelines, doctors are seeing confusion between conception, contraception, miscarrying and terminating.The 'morning after' pill, also known as Plan B, is legally sold over the counter. You take it within 72-hours of unprotected sex.
Dr. Johnston says the term abortion pill can be misleading because it's also widely prescribed during miscarriage. In that instance the medication helps clear the uterus and can save the mother from severe illness. The process is similar for terminating an unwanted pregnancy so there are fears some doctors will be hesitant to prescribe it.Whether for a miscarriage or termination the medication isn't safe for everyone, like those with blood clotting issues or ectopic pregnancy.
Online pharmacies are charging $200-$400 for unverified abortion pills, some coming from other countries, and you don't have to talk to a doctor before or after taking them, which is where the real danger lies if questions come up.
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