Before deciding on an abortion, it’s crucial to ensure you are fully informed and prepared. Start by confirming your pregnancy with a second test to ensure accuracy.
Additionally, you should get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to avoid complications during and after the procedure.
Lastly, verify your pregnancy with an ultrasound. This helps accurately assess the gestational age and location of your pregnancy, ensuring you receive the appropriate type of abortion procedure.
1. Getting a Second Test
At-home tests are generally reliable, but using them correctly is essential to avoid misleading results. Not properly following the instructions can lead to errors. Additionally, using expired tests or taking them too soon after a missed period can result in false positives or negatives, causing unnecessary confusion and stress.
Consider visiting Safe Harbor Women’s Medical Clinic for the most accurate and reliable results. We offer lab-quality testing with 99% accuracy, ensuring you get the precise information you need.
2. STD Testing
If you are sexually active, it’s crucial to get regular STI testing, even if you don’t have any physical symptoms. Many common STIs are asymptomatic, meaning you or your sexual partner(s) could have an infection without knowing it.
Undiagnosed infections can increase the risk of the STI spreading to other organs. Undergoing an abortion while infected with chlamydia or gonorrhea, two of the most common STIs, can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), a serious complication. Regular testing ensures you can take appropriate action to protect your health.
3. Getting an Ultrasound
A pregnancy test alone isn’t enough to verify your pregnancy. The next crucial step is an ultrasound, which provides key details you need to know.
An ultrasound will help you determine the gestational age of the pregnancy, which is essential for understanding your options. It also determines the progression and viability of your pregnancy, giving you a clearer picture of your situation.
Additionally, an ultrasound will determine the location of your pregnancy. This is vital to ensure you don’t have an ectopic pregnancy, a condition where the embryo implants outside the uterus and requires immediate medical intervention.
Before Seeking An Abortion
Taking these steps will help you make an informed decision and prioritize your safety and well-being.
You can take advantage of all these services at Safe Harbor Women’s Medical Clinic.
Make a no-cost and confidential appointment today.