03/20/2023
The short answer is YES. The long answer is, not all pregnancies are the same—some are not viable. You might be having a miscarriage, a phenomenon where a fertilized egg is rejected by your body and expels the pregnancy naturally. Most women will experience a miscarriage in their life and they are usually non-life threatening. However, if a woman were to take abortion pills while miscarrying, she would experience hemorrhaging and a potentially life threatening situation. An ultrasound can detect miscarriage.
Another non-viable pregnancy is an ectopic pregnancy and it is life threatening. This condition is where the egg attaches outside of the uterus, and it will cause pain and bleeding. Abortion pills cannot remove this kind of pregnancy and can only make the condition more complicated. If you are experiencing pain and bleeding seek medical assistance immediately!
Always schedule a free ultrasound with your local MPRC before taking any abortion pill to make sure you are not at risk for potential risks. We can give you resources, abortion education, referrals, and support!