Before an abortion, there are a few steps you should take to protect your health. The Pregnancy Resource Center provides abortion safety screenings to help you make an informed and empowered decision.
Your abortion safety screening includes:
STI Testing & Treatment
It’s crucial to get tested for STIs regularly, as many don’t have obvious symptoms. Additionally, having an untreated STI at the time of an abortion can increase your risk of developing a post-abortive infection, such as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). (1)
The Pregnancy Resource Center provides free STI testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomonas. If your test is positive, we provide the treatment to you free of charge. You will also receive information about the typical signs and symptoms of STIs and ways to prevent them.
Ultrasound
You may be wondering why you’d want an ultrasound, especially if you’re considering abortion. Ultrasounds provide the insight needed to make an informed decision for an unplanned pregnancy. They determine two key things about your pregnancy: viability and gestational age.
What is Pregnancy Viability?
A viable pregnancy means that, in the early stages, growth and development are progressing as expected. This is critical information because a significant number of pregnancies end on their own in miscarriage. (2)
The ultrasound also can show if the pregnancy is inside the uterus. A small number of pregnancies form outside the uterus, known as ectopic pregnancy. Not only can ectopic pregnancies be life-threatening, but the abortion pill doesn’t treat them (3)—in either case, abortion is no longer an option to consider.
What is Gestational Age?
Gestational age refers to how far along you are in your pregnancy. It’s important to know your gestational age) since the abortion pill is only FDA-approved for up to 10 weeks from your last menstrual period. (4)
To receive a free ultrasound at The Pregnancy Resource Center, you must meet the following criteria:
- Must be at least 6 weeks past the date of the last menstrual period. Click here to calculate how far along you are.
- No active bleeding, cramping, or pelvic pain
- No IUD in place or prior history of ectopic pregnancy
Schedule Your Abortion Safety Screening Today
We get it—an unplanned pregnancy can leave you reeling. Even one choice can feel like too many. The Pregnancy Resource Center is here to help! We provide free abortion safety screenings, including STI testing, an ultrasound, and Rh factor testing, so you can make a fully informed decision.
Give us a call at 419-354-4673 or schedule your appointment today!
Schedule Your Abortion Safety Screening
Please be aware that The Pregnancy Resource Center does not provide or refer for abortion services.
Sources
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). Mayo Clinic. (2022, April 30). https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pelvic-inflammatory-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20352594
- Mayo Clinic. (2023, September 8). Miscarriage – Symptoms and Causes. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pregnancy-loss-miscarriage/symptoms-causes/syc-20354298
- FDA. (2023, September 1). Questions and Answers on Mifeprex. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/questions-and-answers-mifeprex
- Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (2023, March 23). Mifeprex (Mifepristone). U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/mifeprex-mifepristone-information