Dangers include life-threatening blood loss, undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy, and inappropriate use of chemical abortion pills due to underestimated gestational age from lack of medical oversight.

Source: https://www.lifenews.com/2023/02/21/kansas-attorney-general-stops-walgreens-from-selling-abortion-pills/

It turned out I had an ectopic pregnancy, which is when overeager sperm races straight past the uterus and up the fallopian tube to fertilise an egg that’s still descending.

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/i-thought-i-never-wanted-to-have-kids-heres-what-i-learned-when-i-had-one_uk_65842a9ce4b03e698a123ba5

I was sent home and told if I passed a bowel movement, I would know if it was an ectopic pregnancy.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23533435.glasgow-teachers-lost-babies-launch-grief-support-group/?ref=rss

This is to ensure it’s in the uterus and not outside the uterus (also known as ectopic pregnancy).

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/what-to-expect-at-your-12-week-scan_uk_60bf2c05e4b003865d522d98

Women who have had a previous ectopic pregnancy or are at high risk for the condition, such as those with a history of pelvic infections or fertility treatments, should be especially vigilant.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/health/what-is-ectopic-pregnancy-heres-how-delayed-diagnosis-can-make-this-condition-life-threatening-4155180