Before deciding to have an abortion, it’s crucial to take steps to safeguard your health and fully understand your available options. Ensuring you are informed and prepared can help you make the best decision for your circumstances.
You can get all of these things at Compass Women’s Clinic of Athens. We provide free pregnancy services to help you feel confident about your pregnancy and decision. Reach out to us today to make an appointment.
Keep reading to learn about the three things you need before an abortion.
1. Confirm Your Pregnancy
At-home pregnancy tests are highly accurate and reliable, but they are not impervious to error. Women who take the test too early or don’t follow the instructions carefully can result in inaccurate results.
After you take an at-home test, follow up with a second test with us at Compass Women’s Clinic of Athens. We will get you accurate results during your confidential appointment.
2. Receive An Ultrasound
A pregnancy test alone doesn’t give you enough information about your pregnancy. Getting an ultrasound exam gives you key details and unlocks which options are available to you.
An ultrasound can help protect your health by telling you:
- Viability: Up to 26% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, where the pregnancy stops growing. An ultrasound can check if your pregnancy is developing and has a heartbeat. Some miscarriages need medical treatment.
- Gestational Age: Knowing how far along you are is essential. It helps you understand which options are available to you.
- Location: Most pregnancies are in the uterus, but some are ectopic, which is where the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, often in a fallopian tube. Ectopic pregnancies are dangerous and need immediate medical care.
3. Get STI Testing And Treatment
Another aspect of protecting your health is ensuring you’re tested and treated for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
STIs can be asymptomatic, so testing is crucial. Having STIs while pregnant or even having an abortion procedure can lead to potential health complications like Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).
Get The Care You Deserve
Compass Women’s Clinic of Athens is here to provide you with all these services so you can safeguard your health and wellness.
You can access these services with a free and confidential appointment. Make yours today!
