There are multiple steps to take to safeguard your health before an abortion: pregnancy testing, an ultrasound, and STD testing. Once you know your pregnancy details, you should also receive information about all your options to make an informed pregnancy decision.
Oasis Women’s Services is here to help with no-cost pregnancy services and options information. Learn more about our services today.
1. Receive Pregnancy Testing
First things first—receive lab-quality pregnancy testing to verify your home pregnancy test results. For the most accurate result, women should wait until after they have missed their periods to take a pregnancy test.
At Oasis Women’s Services, we provide no-cost, lab-quality pregnancy testing with a medical professional to understand your results and what’s next.
2. Get an Ultrasound
The FDA only approves medical abortion through the first 10 weeks of pregnancy, so it’s vital to know how far along you are before you proceed. An ultrasound can accurately measure your gestational age. Here are two other pregnancy details that an ultrasound should confirm before an abortion:
- The location of your pregnancy (if it’s growing within the uterus and not ectopic)
- If your pregnancy is progressing with a heartbeat (you haven’t miscarried)
If you receive positive pregnancy testing results with us at Oasis Women’s Services, we offer a no-cost limited obstetrical ultrasound. Get the clarity you need to make a confident pregnancy decision.
3. STD Testing
In recent stats, more than 2.4 million STI cases were reported in the United States in 2023, and the numbers remain high. If you are sexually active, STD testing is essential to safeguard your health, especially if you’re considering an abortion.
Having an existing STD during an abortion can raise the risk of spreading the infection deeper into the reproductive system, potentially causing pelvic inflammatory disease and other complications.
Get screened for STDs and receive any necessary medical treatment at Oasis Women’s Services.
No-Cost Pregnancy Services in Artesia, NM
Receive no-cost pregnancy services to get the answers you need to move forward. We’re here to help you understand your pregnancy and options.
Schedule a no-cost pregnancy testing appointment to get started.