Do you know the difference between Plan B and Plan C? We explain below. Plan B We also know the Morning After Pill as Plan B or Emergency Contraception. Depending upon the brand, the emergency contraception product contains estrogen and/or the synthetic hormone levonorgestrel, The Morning After Pill must be taken within 120 hours of
Women’s equality is a big topic these days. Did you know Wyoming was the first place to give women the right to vote on a consistent basis? And it wasn’t even a state yet! On December 10, 1869, the Wyoming territorial legislature passed a law giving women the right to vote, and that law has
Friendships are valuable, especially those who are true friends. When a person experiences challenging times, such as job loss, illness, or unplanned pregnancy, having friends to encourage, support, and listen to you is priceless. Yet, some women don’t feel supported. Perhaps some are new to the community and haven’t made a close circle of
If you find you’re experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, to whom do you turn? Friend? Family? Your partner? People who care about you can listen, cry with you, and help you consider plans for the future. The question is–can you trust them to not judge you, push you into a decision you don’t want to
The answer is a definite “Yes!” Two sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, are common culprits of PID and can be easily treated with antibiotics. True Care offers free testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea during your pregnancy test appointment, and our nurses provide treatment for our patients who test positive for either of these STDs.
The simple answer is: YES, it’s important to have an ultrasound before taking the abortion pill. Here’s why: You need to know how far along you are. The abortion pill, which is actually a combination of two pills, should only be used if you are 10 weeks along or earlier. You might think you know
Are you experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and considering abortion? If so, you should know your rights. Within the healthcare community, there is something known as informed consent—that means you have the right to know the purpose, benefits, and potential risks of a medical procedure. That includes abortion. Before you go through with an abortion, whether that’s
At-home abortion, also known as self-managed abortion and Plan C, is being touted as “safe” and allowing a woman to oversee her health care. However, taking any drugs, including abortion pills, without a physician’s supervision is unwise due to potential risks and side effects. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only approves the abortion
April is recognized as National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and this week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Volunteers are a big part of True Care’s service to the women who walk through our doors. They care about our patients, and they serve our patients, women just like you, with excellence. How Do Volunteers Serve at True
Likely by now you have heard the words “Covid-19” or “Coronavirus” – who hasn’t? This virus causes mild to severe respiratory illnesses and has led to thousands of deaths in the U.S. and around the world. The pandemic has caused stress, fear, and trepidation, feelings which can sometimes take over one’s day. Life is crazy