Before making any decision about an unexpected pregnancy, it’s crucial to get information that puts you in the best possible position to protect your health. Skipping this step, especially if you’re considering abortion, means making a significant decision without the full picture.
At InnerVisions HealthCare, our registered nurses provide no-cost services to help you get the answers you need in a confidential, supportive setting. Schedule your appointment today.
1. Is My Pregnancy Progressing?
A positive pregnancy test confirms hCG is present in your body, but it cannot tell you whether your pregnancy is actually developing. Up to 26% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, often in the early weeks and frequently without obvious symptoms. It’s entirely possible to receive a positive test result after a pregnancy has already ended naturally.
Following a positive test and where there are no medical contraindications, our registered nurses can perform a limited obstetrical ultrasound to determine whether your pregnancy is viable and whether a heartbeat is detectable. This is foundational information before any next step.
2. Where Is the Pregnancy Located?
Most pregnancies develop inside the uterus, but in some cases, a pregnancy can implant elsewhere, most commonly in a fallopian tube. This is called an ectopic pregnancy, and it is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention.
A home pregnancy test does not indicate where your pregnancy is located. Ultrasound is the only way to confirm that your pregnancy is in the right place.
3. How Far Along Am I?
Gestational age is a critical piece of medical information that shapes your understanding of your pregnancy and your options.
Many women estimate based on their last menstrual period, but this method can be significantly off, especially with irregular cycles. Knowing how far along you are is crucial to learning what options might be available.
4. Do I Have an STI?
Many sexually transmitted infections produce no symptoms at all, which means it’s entirely possible to have one without knowing. This matters because an untreated STI during an abortion or other procedure involving the reproductive tract can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID.
PID is a serious infection that can spread to the reproductive organs and cause lasting damage to fertility and overall reproductive health.
At InnerVisions HealthCare, we provide no-cost STI testing, so you know your status before making any decisions. If a result comes back positive, our registered nurses can walk you through your options and help you understand what to do next.
5. What Does My Health History Mean for My Situation?
Certain medical conditions, current medications, and personal health history can all affect your pregnancy and interact with an abortion procedure in ways that matter for your safety.
Our registered nurses at InnerVisions HealthCare take the time to understand your full health picture before offering information or services. That’s what patient-centered care looks like in practice.
Schedule your no-cost appointment today. Getting these five questions answered is the most important first step you can take.
InnerVisions HealthCare does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.