This is the perfect question if you want to protect your health and safety. We’re glad you asked! How far along you are in your pregnancy determines whether you are eligible to use the abortion pill regimen. Plus, there are other health restrictions to consider.

Abortion Pill Restrictions

The FDA highly regulates the abortion drugs used in the abortion pill method. There are two: mifepristone and misoprostol. They’ve approved the use of these drugs through 10 weeks of pregnancy only. The drugs are less effective the farther along you are in your pregnancy. 

Other Restrictions Include:

• You need to rule out the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. A pregnancy that grows outside the uterus is considered ectopic and does not end with the abortion pill. It can be extremely dangerous.
• You cannot use the abortion pill if you have an IUD in place.
• You have certain medical conditions as outlined by the Mayo Clinic.
• You don’t have access to a healthcare professional or emergency care. 
• You are allergic to either drug.

Determining How Far Along You Are

Many women use period tracker apps, but research has found they are less accurate than initially thought. It is difficult to predict the day a woman ovulates (when you have a higher chance of getting pregnant). Plus, sperm can live inside a woman’s body for up to 5 days. As a result, knowing the actual day of conception isn’t easy.

The most reliable method to determine how far along you are in your pregnancy is with an ultrasound. The following are the advantages of using ultrasound to learn more about your pregnancy:

• You learn how far along you are (the gestational age).
• You learn if your pregnancy is ectopic.
• You learn whether your pregnancy is growing or if you have had a miscarriage. Experts estimate as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage, and it is possible to get a positive pregnancy test days or weeks afterward.

Get a Free Limited Ultrasound

Before you take the abortion pill, make sure you get an ultrasound. Take advantage of free and confidential pregnancy testing at BsideU for Life. You may be eligible for a free limited ultrasound if your test is positive.

Although we do not perform or refer for abortion, BsideU for Life offers many free and confidential medical services, including STI testing and treatment. You can conveniently schedule an appointment online, text us at (502) 309-4951, or call (502) 589-9400. 

Protect your health and safety. We’re beside you along the way! 

All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.