If you’re considering the abortion pill, it’s natural to focus on the decision itself. But before anything else, your physical health deserves serious attention. A medical checkup explores key safety considerations before undergoing a significant process that is largely conducted at home and lacks immediate physician oversight.
At InnerVisions HealthCare, our registered nurses provide no-cost services to help you understand your health before you make any decisions. Schedule your no-cost appointment today.
Your Overall Health Matters First
The abortion pill involves two powerful drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, that cause significant vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping.
Before taking abortion drugs, a conversation with a medical professional about your full health history is an important step. Knowing where you stand physically puts you in a much better position to make a safe, informed decision.
STI Testing Before Abortion
One health factor that often goes overlooked is the presence of a sexually transmitted infection. Many STIs produce no symptoms at all, which means it’s entirely possible to have one without knowing it.
This matters because an untreated STI during an abortion can significantly increase the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID. PID is a serious infection that can spread to the reproductive organs and cause lasting damage to your fertility and overall reproductive health. Getting tested before any type of abortion procedure is one of the most straightforward ways to protect yourself from that risk.
At InnerVisions HealthCare, we offer free STI testing so you can know your status before moving forward. If a test comes back positive, our registered nurses can walk you through your treatment options and help you understand the next steps before making any further decisions.
Understanding Your Pregnancy
A positive pregnancy test doesn’t tell you how far along you are, where the pregnancy is located, or whether it’s developing. All of that matters before taking the abortion pill, because these details help you make informed decisions about your health and safety.
At InnerVisions HealthCare, our registered nurses perform limited obstetrical ultrasounds when there are no medical contraindications, and you’ve had a positive pregnancy test with us. This is about giving you an accurate picture of your health so you can move forward with the information you actually need.
Schedule your no-cost appointment today. Your safety comes first, and we’re here to help you protect it.
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.