Believe it or not, a late period and a positive pregnancy test may not be enough information about your pregnancy when choosing abortion. There is more you should find out.
For instance, is the pregnancy’s location correct? Do you know the exact gestational age?
Knowing those things and whether your pregnancy is developing or if you’ve had a miscarriage is all essential information before inquiring about an abortion.
Having an ultrasound scan is the easiest and most reliable way to get the information you need. Let’s examine the three reasons you should come to LaVie Health for free and confidential pre-abortion care.
What Are the Three Questions an Ultrasound Answers?
1. Where Is My Pregnancy Located?
Although rare, some pregnancies implant and begin growing outside of the uterus.
If a pregnancy develops elsewhere, such as a fallopian tube that leads to the uterus, it’s called an ectopic pregnancy. Experts warn that ectopic pregnancies can become life-threatening, especially if your fallopian tube breaks (ruptures).
You could experience severe internal bleeding, infection, or even death. Neither a medical nor a surgical abortion ends an ectopic pregnancy. It requires either special drugs or a particular type of surgery.
An ultrasound exam is the easiest way to determine the location of a pregnancy.
2. Is the Pregnancy Developing?
It is estimated that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage. Most miscarriages occur within the first 12 weeks.
If you took a pregnancy test early in your pregnancy, it’s possible to get a positive result even after a miscarriage because it takes your body time to return to pre-pregnancy hormone levels.
The best way to determine if your pregnancy is still developing or if you’ve had a miscarriage is with an ultrasound.
3. How Far Along Is My Pregnancy?
Since it is difficult to determine the exact date of ovulation, it can be challenging to know when you got pregnant. You start at the first day of your last period to determine how far along you are.
Why does it matter? Usually, abortion providers determine the procedure you qualify for based on the number of weeks and days you have been pregnant.
The FDA approves the use of abortion drugs through 10 weeks of pregnancy only. The farther along you are, the less effective the drugs are.
Pre-Abortion Care Protects Your Health and Safety
The team at LaVie Health encourages you to take control of your health and safety. Get the medical facts you need to make an informed decision.
We offer free and confidential pre-abortion care that includes a pregnancy test or retest, an ultrasound, STD testing, and a review of your abortion rights. You and your health matter to us.
Request an appointment at LaVie Health today. Schedule your visit online or call us at 406-652-4868. We look forward to seeing you.
LaVie Health does not perform or refer for abortion.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
