--- title: How to Prepare for an Abortion Pill description: Considering purchasing an abortion pill? Own your choice, and know the facts. Don't miss these 4 things that may help you make the right decision. image: https://adiraclinic.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/abortion%20checklist.png --- [Skip to Content](https://adiraclinic.org/helpful-advice/abortion-pill-checklist#main-content) - [Call or Text | (832) 979-1355](tel:%20+18329791355) [![Asset 1](https://adiraclinic.org/hubfs/Asset%201.svg)](https://adiraclinic.org) - [HOME](https://adiraclinic.org) - Show submenu for FAQs FAQs - [Appointment Expectations](https://adiraclinic.org/what-to-expect) - [About Abortion](https://adiraclinic.org/abortion-faqs) - [About the Abortion Pill](https://adiraclinic.org/abortion-pill-faqs) - [About Pregnancy](https://adiraclinic.org/pregnancy-faqs) - Show submenu for SERVICES SERVICES - [Text Our Nurses](https://adiraclinic.org/nurse-chat) - [Pregnancy Tests](https://adiraclinic.org/free-pregnancy-test-katy-tx) - [Ultrasounds](https://adiraclinic.org/free-ultrasound-katy-tx) - [Pre-Abortion Screening](https://adiraclinic.org/abortion-assessment-katy-tx) - [Parenting Support Services](https://adiraclinic.org/prenatal-parenting-support) - [Peer Counseling Services](https://adiraclinic.org/counseling) - [HELPFUL ADVICE](https://adiraclinic.org/helpful-advice) - [ESPAÑOL](https://adiraclinic.org/es) [Make Appointment](https://adiraclinic.org/make-an-appointment) [HOME](https://adiraclinic.org) Show submenu for FAQs FAQs Show submenu for SERVICES SERVICES [HELPFUL ADVICE](https://adiraclinic.org/helpful-advice) [ESPAÑOL](https://adiraclinic.org/es) [Make Appointment](https://adiraclinic.org/make-an-appointment) # How to Prepare for an Abortion Pill ![How to Prepare for an Abortion Pill](https://adiraclinic.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/abortion%20checklist.png) If you’re pregnant and considering abortion, you’ve probably heard about the abortion pill. It might feel like a fast and private solution, but before taking that step, there are a few important things to know. *Need support now?* You can chat confidentially with a nurse for free at [(832) 979-1355](sms:+18329791355). No judgment. Just real answers.   ## Medical Abortion Checklist ##### 1. Be Certain You Are Actually Pregnant This might sound obvious, but when you’re stressed or scared, it’s easy to assume without confirming. A positive home test doesn’t tell you everything. A medical pregnancy test and ultrasound can confirm whether you’re actually pregnant, how far along you are, and whether the pregnancy is viable. > The abortion pill should never be taken unless a pregnancy is medically confirmed, and it should always be done under medical supervision.     ##### 2. Know the Status and Stage of Fetal Development  Up to 1 in 5 known pregnancies end on their own through miscarriage.¹ So even if a test is positive, it doesn’t always mean the pregnancy will continue. An ultrasound can confirm whether it’s developing normally or if there’s an ectopic pregnancy, which is a serious medical emergency.² Ultrasound also gives you an accurate idea of how far along you are. The abortion pill is only approved for use up to 70 days from your last period (around 10 weeks).³ Taking it beyond that window increases the risks.   ##### 3. Make Sure This is *Your *Decision When you’re pregnant unexpectedly, everyone seems to have an opinion. It might feel like your partner, your friends, or even your parents are pushing you one way or the other. But here’s the truth: no one can make this decision for you. Not legally. Not emotionally. If someone is pressuring or threatening you to have an abortion, that’s not okay, and you have the right to say no. You’re not alone. If you're unsure what to do, or if you're feeling forced into something you don't want, talk to someone you trust. Our center offers [free, confidential, and professional support](https://adiraclinic.org/make-an-appointment) so you can take the time you need to process your options without pressure.   ##### 4. Know The Risks Abortion—especially a chemical one—isn’t just a physical procedure. It can come with emotional weight, too. Many women report feeling regret, sadness, or anxiety afterward, especially if they felt rushed or unsure going in. It’s also important to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) beforehand. Some STIs, like chlamydia, can spread during a medical or surgical abortion and may lead to serious complications like Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), which can affect your ability to have kids in the future.⁴ Chemical abortion can be more intense than expected. Some women describe the experience as painful and emotionally difficult, especially when going through it alone at home. You deserve to have all the facts so you can feel confident and safe in whatever you choose.   ### Abortion Consultation Services You don’t have to figure everything out right now. And you definitely don’t have to do it alone. Adira Clinicoffers a safe, confidential place to talk through your questions. We provide: - Free lab-quality [pregnancy tests](https://adiraclinic.org/free-pregnancy-test-katy-tx) - Limited [ultrasounds](https://adiraclinic.org/free-ultrasound-katy-tx) - Honest, supportive [options consultations](https://adiraclinic.org/make-an-appointment) Text us at [(832) 979-1355](sms:+18329791355) to connect with a nurse today. You deserve clarity, care, and space to breathe.   ---   Sources: 1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pregnancy-loss-miscarriage/symptoms-causes 2. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/9704-ultrasound-in-pregnancy 3.https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/information-about-mifepristone-medical-termination-pregnancy-through-ten-weeks-gestation 4. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pelvic-inflammatory-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20352594 ![adira clinic stacked logo - white](https://adiraclinic.org/hubfs/adira%20clinic%20stacked%20logo%20-%20white.svg) **Get In Touch** - [Contact Us](https://adiraclinic.org/contact) - [(832) 979-1355](tel:8329791355) - [Donate](https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_e89a88aa-7ff0-11ed-9e02-06a7ef1debcf&WidgetId=28672) **Visit Us** 1450 E Summitry Circle Katy, TX 77449 [Get Directions](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rDYcAkn3Kt4mRDvt8) **Hours** Monday: 9am-5pm Tuesday: 12pm-8pm Wednesday: 9am-5pm Thursday: 9am-5pm Friday: 9am-1pm **Here For You** Our clinic provides the care you need so you can make the best decision for yourself. 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