Viral video trend claims abortion pills are “unsafe at home,” misrepresenting risks of medication abortion.
Summary
This video warns that abortion pills are “not safe,” especially when used at home, and describes them with inaccurate, alarmist language like “starving a child” or causing “fatal infection.” In reality, medication abortion using mifepristone and misoprostol is FDA-approved, effective, and considered very safe by major health organizations, including when accessed via telehealth or advance provision. Serious complications such as incomplete abortion or undetected ectopic pregnancy are rare, and most patients can safely manage at home with access to follow-up care if needed.