A board-certified OB-GYN recently went undercover to order abortion pills online. She entered that she was under 16. She reported having an IUD, a major risk factor for life-threatening ectopic pregnancy. She indicated she was on blood thinners, had anemia, and had undergone three prior cesarean sections. Any one of these would halt a legitimate clinical encounter.
The website let her keep going. At every warning screen, she clicked “I understand” and moved on. Within minutes, she was approved. No physician ever spoke to her. No ultrasound was required. No one verified her age, her identity, or whether she was the one placing the order. Total time from start to checkout: less than 30 minutes. The cost: $150.
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