​I can order abortion pills for free or at a very low cost online.

Although ordering online may feel quick and convenient, the FDA does not recommend doing this because the drugs are often coming from countries that do not have safety regulations on the pills.

 

Offers for free or low-cost pills may be dangerous. (1)

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Abortion pills are safer than Tylenol.

Physical risks vary depending on the woman's health history, medications, and allergic reactions. Some women experience mild symptoms, while others have to seek immediate medical attention. This is true of any prescription drug or over-the-counter pills like Tylenol. (2)

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I can't tell anyone or I will get in trouble.

In the state of Texas, a woman who may seek, obtain, or has previously obtained her own abortion cannot be prosecuted. Texas law prohibits the act of performing an abortion or prescribing abortion-inducing drugs except to preserve the life of the mother. This does not affect care for miscarriage or ectopic pregnancies. (3)

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I have to do this ASAP.

Often, women feel rushed into deciding whether or not to take the abortion pill. However, as many as 1 in 4 known pregnancies end in miscarriage before 7 weeks. Because of this, we recommend that you wait to take pills until you can confirm that your pregnancy is viable through ultrasound. If your pregnancy is not viable, an abortion would then be unnecessary. (4)

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​Anyone is eligible for abortion pills.

No. There are many restrictions, including health history, the type of pregnancy, how far along you are, and more. Learn more about side effects, potential allergic reactions, what to expect if it fails, and more.

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An ultrasound can confirm the location of the pregnancy, estimate your due date, rule out an ectopic pregnancy, and verify if the pregnancy is viable, which can determine eligibility. (5)

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 If you take the first abortion pill, you must take the second.

Contact us to talk about your options if the abortion fails or if you only took the first pill. Abortion pill reversal may be an option. (6)

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It's safe to take the abortion pill if I'm more than 10 weeks pregnant.

The FDA has only approved the abortion pill through the first 10 weeks of pregnancy.  If your pregnancy is further than 70 days along, we can talk through your options and the aid available to you.

 

It is not safe to take pills after 10 weeks or if you do not know how far along you are or if the pregnancy is occurring inside the uterus. (7)