Seeking medical abortions online is safe and effective, study finds
by Nicola Davis from on (#2PR3G)
Almost 95% of those seeking drugs and advice online safely ended their pregnancy without medical intervention, say researchers, although women should still be wary of scammers
A study into women who seek abortion pills online in the face of strict laws against terminations has found that almost 95% safely ended their pregnancy without surgical intervention.
Experts say the study underscores the safety of medical abortion, and highlights that women who go on to experience symptoms of possible complications do follow advice to seek medical help at clinics or hospitals.