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
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
Why should a woman have an ultrasound before having an abortion? The 23-year-old woman came to see us believing she was about seven weeks along in her pregnancy. After the True Care nurse saw the positive line on the pregnancy test, she offered our patient an ultrasound. When the image of her 18-week-old appeared on
Our life is filled everyday with different choices, everything from what we eat and wear to what we watch on TV and the music we listen to. Some choices are trivial, such as which dressing goes on our salad. Others are monumental life decisions, including moves, college, and what to do if you experience an
At-home abortions and ordering abortion pills online are becoming increasingly popular around the world. Marketing to American women is on the rise, even though selling and buying abortion pills online is illegal in the United States. There are many possible risks to a woman’s health if she attempts an at-home abortion, something companies which sell
At-home abortions, also known as self-induced abortion, self-managed abortion, and/or Plan C, are a growing trend and are being touted as “safe”. However, as with any medication, there are potential risks and side effects. These risks grow significantly when you consider purchasing something like abortion pills online, where you may be unsure about the legitimacy
Forced, or coerced, abortions don’t just happen in other countries – they occur in America, too. The definition of coercion is to pressure, compel, or dominate by force (physical or emotional), and that’s what happens to many women who abort their pregnancies. For example, a few years ago, a woman in Colorado went to an
