When considering an abortion, it’s crucial to ensure you have all the necessary information and health services before making your decision.
All these services are available at Desert Rose Women’s Resource Center. Contact us to make a free and confidential appointment.
Here are three essential steps to take before an abortion:
Receive Pregnancy Testing
The first step is confirming your pregnancy with a reliable test. While at-home pregnancy tests can be a good initial indicator, following up with a lab-quality pregnancy test is important. This ensures the results are accurate, which is critical as you consider your next steps.
Our center offers lab-quality pregnancy testing to confirm your results, giving you the confidence you need to move forward with accurate information.
Get an Ultrasound
After confirming your pregnancy, the next important step is to have an ultrasound.
An ultrasound provides key details about your pregnancy, including how far along you are, the location of the pregnancy, and whether the pregnancy is viable. This information is vital because it can impact your options.
For instance, knowing how far along you are will determine the types of abortion procedures available to you.
Additionally, understanding the pregnancy’s location is essential to rule out an ectopic pregnancy, which requires different medical care.
Undergo STI Testing
Lastly, before considering an abortion, it’s essential to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Having an untreated STI can increase the risk of complications during and after an abortion.
STIs can lead to serious health issues, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can affect your reproductive health long-term. By getting tested and treated for STIs beforehand, you can avoid these potential health risks and ensure that you are taking care of your overall well-being.
We only offer free STI tests for women who have a positive pregnancy test.
Before An Abortion
Taking these three steps—pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and STI testing—will provide you with the information and peace of mind you need as you consider your options.
You can find all this and more at Desert Rose Women’s Resource Center. Visit us in a safe and judgment-free environment to protect your health.
You can make an appointment today.
Desert Rose Women’s Resource Center does not perform or refer for abortions.
*All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.