If you are considering the abortion pill, you may be wondering what happens at a medical screening and whether it is necessary.
A screening confirms essential facts about your pregnancy and your health that help you make proactive decisions about your well-being.
Keep reading to learn more and schedule a no-cost appointment at InnerVisions HealthCare today to meet with one of our registered nurses in a calm, confidential setting.
A Positive Pregnancy Test Is Only the Starting Point
Your appointment typically begins with medical-grade urine laboratory testing administered by registered nurses.
A home test detects the pregnancy hormone hCG, but it is possible to get a false positive with a home pregnancy test. A clinical test provides a more reliable starting point.
Three Things an Ultrasound Confirms
If your test is positive, a limited obstetric ultrasound is often the next step. An ultrasound is the only way to gather the three key facts below.
We offer these scans if there are no medical contraindications and if you receive a positive pregnancy test with us.
How Far Along You Are
According to the FDA, mifepristone is only authorized through the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Many women estimate gestational age from their last menstrual period, but that can be off by a week or more.
An ultrasound provides accurate dating, so you know where you stand.
Whether Your Pregnancy Is Developing
A positive hCG test confirms the pregnancy, but it cannot tell you whether the pregnancy is still active. The Mayo Clinic notes that 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, most during the first trimester.
An ultrasound can detect viability and clarify what is happening.
Where Your Pregnancy Is Located
A normal pregnancy develops inside the uterus. In some cases, a fertilized egg implants outside it, often in a fallopian tube. This condition is called an ectopic pregnancy, and it is a medical emergency.
The abortion pill cannot treat an ectopic pregnancy, so confirming the location of your pregnancy is critical for your safety.
Time and Space to Ask Questions
Your screening also gives you time to ask questions without pressure. You can talk through how the abortion pill works, possible side effects, and what follow-up care could be needed.
A Wise First Step
A screening does not commit you to anything. It simply gives you the facts you need to choose your next step with confidence.
Schedule your no-cost, confidential appointment at InnerVisions HealthCare today.
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.