Yes, doing an abortion by yourself using abortion pills can be safe, as long as you’re using the correct medications (mifepristone and misoprostol), and following the instructions. When used within the first 10-12 weeks of pregnancy, these pills are over 95% effective and declared safe by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international health agencies.

Most people experience common symptoms like bleeding, cramping, nausea, headache, diarrhea, and sometimes dizziness. You can easily manage these symptoms at home. The risk associated with abortion pills is quite similar to commonly prescribed medicines, like strong painkillers or antibiotics. 

What’s important to know is that serious complications are slim to none. According to the WHO, less than 1% of people may need medical attention after taking pills for an abortion. The minor risks, such as infection or extended bleeding, are not limited to abortion pills; they can occur with any reproductive health procedure, including natural miscarriages.

Self-managed abortion is safe, successful, and empowering when done with clear instructions, reliable pills, and an awareness of warning signs (such as soaking two pads every hour for more than two hours or having a fever above 38°C/100.4°F for more than 24 hours).