I have heard that there are ‘abortion pills’ you can buy online, would the IFPA recommend this?
Answer:
No. The IFPA does not recommend that you access medication over the internet. Buying medication on line is not an advisable medical practice and it is safest and preferable for women to use medical abortion pills with the support and back-up of a medical and nursing team.
It is currently illegal to take the "abortion pill" in Ireland. However if women do use the abortion pills on their own the IFPA urges them to seek medical help if:
- They think they are still pregnant several days after using the drugs,
- They experience any complications,
- If you're concerned by the amount of blood loss brought on by the drugs, if it is abnormally heavy or if it persists without abating for longer than 4-5 days.