Am I Eligible for the Abortion Pill? What You Should Know in Georgia
- Options Medical Clinic
- Jul 31
- 2 min read
The abortion pill may seem like a simple option, but not everyone is medically eligible. Knowing the limits matters for your health and safety. Medical guidelines exist to reduce risks and complications. Before considering the abortion pill, it’s important to understand whether it’s medically appropriate for you. If you are located in Atlanta and surrounding cities and looking for medical care, Options Medical Clinic offers free-of-charge pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, abortion education, and compassionate support so you can understand your options and protect your
health.
Common Reasons Someone May Be Ineligible
Gestational age: Approved by the FDA only up to 10 weeks (70 days) of pregnancy
Limited access to emergency care: Follow-up and emergency care must be available
IUD in place: Must be removed before taking abortion pills
Ectopic pregnancies: Cannot be treated with abortion pills; requires immediate care (only diagnosed by ultrasound)
Bleeding or clotting disorders: Increased risk of complications
Allergy to abortion pill medications
Use of blood thinners, use of steroids, adrenal gland disorders, porphyria, and other autoimmune or genetic disorders
At Your Appointment, We Cover
If any of these apply, or if you’re unsure, reach out today. When you come in, our medical team focuses on your safety, clarity, and peace of mind. During your appointment, we’ll review:
Your medical history & health conditions To identify any factors that could make the abortion pill unsafe or ineffective
Ultrasound exam To confirm the pregnancy is in the uterus and not ectopic, and to estimate how far along you are
Rh factor testing To determine whether you may need a RhoGAM® injection to protect future pregnancies
IUD information If you have an IUD in place, it must be removed before abortion pills can be used
STD testing information Untreated sexually transmitted infections can increase the risk of complications
What to expect Clear education on the process, possible side effects, recovery, and warning signs to watch for
If plans change or pills fail Information about next steps if the abortion pill does not work, or if you take the first pill and then decide not to continue
If you’re unsure about eligibility or just want accurate medical information, Options Medical Clinic is here to help you understand your options - without pressure or judgment. Please note that while we do not perform or refer for abortion services, we can give you the answers you need to make a safe, informed decision.
References
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. "Medication Abortion: Up to 70 Days of Gestation." Practice Bulletin, October 2020. Available at: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2020/10/medication-abortion-up-to-70-days-of-gestation
Mayo Clinic. "Mifepristone (Oral Route) - Side Effects." Mayo Clinic, Accessed December 2023. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/mifepristone-oral-route/side-effects/drg-20067123?p=1
Drugs and Conditions. “Misoprostol Side Effects.” Available at: https://www.drugs.com/misoprostol.html
