It’s easy to spend hours researching abortion online and still come away with unanswered questions.
One website explains how the abortion pill works. Another focuses on surgical procedures. Others share personal experiences that may or may not reflect what you would experience. Before making any decision, it’s important to learn more about your pregnancy and options.
HopePlace Fordyce is here for you. If you’re considering an abortion, we’re here to help you learn more before making a decision. Schedule a free appointment today.
A Positive Test Is Only the First Step
A pregnancy test confirms that the pregnancy hormone hCG is present, but that’s only one piece of information.
HopePlace Fordyce may be able to provide a referral for a free ultrasound for qualifying clients and help cover the cost of transportation to the appointment. An ultrasound can estimate how far along you are, determine whether the pregnancy is located inside the uterus, and identify whether the pregnancy is developing. It can also detect certain conditions, such as an ectopic pregnancy. This condition requires immediate medical treatment to prevent life-threatening complications.
Without an ultrasound, these important details remain unknown.
Learn About the Different Procedures
Medical abortion and surgical abortion are different procedures, and each comes with its own process, side effects, and possible risks.
Medical abortion uses two drugs to end an early pregnancy. Bleeding and cramping will occur, while nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, fever, and headaches are also possible. Risks include heavy bleeding, infection, an incomplete abortion, or an ongoing pregnancy if the drugs are unsuccessful.
Surgical abortion is performed in a medical facility using suction, medical instruments, or both, depending on the stage of pregnancy. Potential risks include infection, heavy bleeding, injury to the cervix, or damage to the uterus.
Understanding these differences can help you prepare questions to ask your healthcare provider. Discussing your personal health history is also a critical step; evaluating your specific situation will allow you to make a more informed choice.
Start With Information About Your Pregnancy
Before making any pregnancy decision, make sure you’re working with accurate medical information about your own pregnancy.
At HopePlace Fordyce, we provide highly sensitive pregnancy testing, ultrasound referrals for qualifying clients, and options education in a confidential setting. Schedule your appointment online, by phone, or by text at (870) 352-8506 today to get started.
HopePlace Fordyce does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.