Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, especially when you feel pressure to decide quickly. If you are considering abortion, it’s normal to feel uncertain. Before moving forward, it’s important to understand your medical situation, including pregnancy confirmation, ultrasound, and STI testing, so you can make a safe, informed choice.
True Care Women’s Resource Center offers a confidential, supportive environment where you can process your options without pressure. We provide free pregnancy testing, limited obstetric ultrasounds, and limited STI testing to confirm your pregnancy’s status and understand your reproductive health.
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Why Medical Confirmation Matters
Abortion is a medical procedure, and available methods depend largely on gestational age. Medical abortion (often called the abortion pill) is FDA-approved through 10 weeks of pregnancy.
An ultrasound is the most reliable way to determine gestational age and confirm that a pregnancy is developing in the uterus. This is especially important because 1–2 percent of pregnancies are ectopic, meaning they occur outside the uterus and require immediate medical care.
Ultrasound also helps identify early miscarriages. About 10–20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, often in the first trimester. Confirming whether a pregnancy is continuing helps ensure your safety and supports informed conversations about appropriate next steps.
STI/STD Testing and Safety Considerations
Before considering an abortion, it’s important to understand your reproductive health, including whether you have any sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, which are the most common STDs.
Since these infections often have no symptoms, many women may not realize they have an STI. If left untreated, chlamydia and gonorrhea can spread into the reproductive tract and lead to pelivic inflammatory disease (PID), a serious infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. In the US, PID affects an estimated 1 million women each year and can increase the risk of chronic pelvic pain, infertility, or an ectopic pregnancy.
Because abortion procedures open the cervix, untreated infections may increase the risk of complications, including infection. That’s why STI testing and treatment is an important step in protecting your health before having an abortion.
The good news is that chlamydia and gonorrhea are treatable with antibiotics. True Care Women’s Resource Center offers free, confidential, limited STI/STD testing and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis.
Considering Physical and Emotional Health
Like any medical procedure, abortion can involve physical risks, such as infection, heavy bleeding, or incomplete abortion, which may require follow-up care. Emotional responses can also vary widely and may include relief, sadness, anxiety, guilt, or regret.
Research suggests that individuals who feel pressured, unsupported, or unprepared for the decision may be more vulnerable to ongoing emotional distress. Taking time to reflect on your values, feelings, and personal circumstances can help protect your long-term emotional well-being.
Seeking support in a confidential, non-judgmental setting allows you to ask questions, process emotions, and ensure that any decision you make aligns with your own priorities rather than external pressure.
Your Path to Informed Confidence
At True Care Women’s Resource Center, we are committed to helping you make decisions with clarity and confidence. Our compassionate, judgment-free team provides pregnancy confirmation and guidance in a safe and supportive environment, helping you understand the relevant medical factors before making a decision.
If you would like guidance or a private space to review your options, schedule a confidential appointment today and receive guidance at your own pace.
True Care Women’s Resource Center does not provide or refer for abortions.