If you’re unexpectedly pregnant and considering abortion, you may be wondering whether you really need an ultrasound after receiving a positive pregnancy test.
A pregnancy test can confirm that the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is present, but it cannot tell you everything you need to know about your pregnancy. An ultrasound can provide important information about how far along you are, where your pregnancy is located, and whether your pregnancy is progressing.
Having this information can help you better understand your pregnancy before deciding what to do next. InnerVisions HealthCare provides no-cost pregnancy services, including pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds, in a confidential and supportive environment.
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You Need to Know How Far Along You Are
The abortion pill is FDA-approved through 10 weeks of gestation.
It can be difficult to accurately estimate your gestational age based on the date of your last period, particularly if your periods are irregular or you are unsure when your last period began.
A limited ultrasound can estimate how far along your pregnancy is and give you a clearer picture of how your pregnancy is progressing.
The Location of the Pregnancy Can Affect Your Health
A positive pregnancy test cannot tell you where your pregnancy is located.
Most pregnancies develop inside the uterus. However, an ectopic pregnancy occurs when a pregnancy develops outside the uterus, most commonly in a fallopian tube.
An ectopic pregnancy cannot continue normally and can become a medical emergency if it ruptures. The abortion pill does not affect an ectopic pregnancy because the pregnancy is not in the uterus.
An ultrasound can provide important information about the location of your pregnancy and help identify concerns that may require follow-up medical care.
You Could Have Already Experienced a Miscarriage
Sometimes a woman can have a miscarriage without realizing it. Around 10 to 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage.
A pregnancy test may remain positive for some time after a pregnancy loss because the hormone hCG can remain in the body as the levels decline.
An ultrasound can provide information about whether the pregnancy is progressing and whether there is a heartbeat. If you have miscarried, the focus shifts to medical follow-up care.
Get a No-Cost Ultrasound at InnerVisions
InnerVisions HealthCare is here to help you understand your pregnancy with our no-cost pregnancy services and accurate information about your options, including parenting, adoption, and abortion.
Before considering abortion, it’s important to also understand the risks and side effects involved and how the process works to make an informed decision about your pregnancy and health.
Contact us to make your appointment. You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
InnerVisions HealthCare does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.