Why Does an Ultrasound Matter if I’m Considering Abortion?
If you’re unexpectedly pregnant, an ultrasound is a crucial step before making a final decision about your pregnancy. It provides essential medical information that a positive pregnancy test alone cannot confirm.
Understanding these details can help you make an informed choice while prioritizing your health and safety.
The Importance of Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging provides essential insights into your pregnancy, helping determine available medical options. Gestational Age
Knowing how far along you are is crucial for understanding your options For instance, the abortion pill is FDA-approved only for pregnancies up to 10 weeks.
Many women estimate their gestational age based on their last period, but cycles can be unpredictable. An ultrasound provides a precise measurement, ensuring you have accurate information before making a decision.
Location
A healthy pregnancy should develop inside the uterus. In some cases, however, it implants outside the uterus, most commonly in a fallopian tube, resulting in an ectopic pregnancy. This is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention.
Even if you’re considering abortion, identifying an ectopic pregnancy through ultrasound is essential because the abortion pill will not treat this condition, and delaying care could put your health at risk.
Viability
Not all pregnancies progress as expected—as many as 26% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Since a pregnancy test can still show positive results even after a miscarriage, an ultrasound confirms if your pregnancy is still developing. This helps you avoid unnecessary medical procedures and ensures you receive appropriate care.
Get Pregnancy Services
At Colorado Springs Pregnancy Center, we provide pregnancy services, including pregnancy testing and ultrasounds, at no cost to you so you can make an informed choice about your next steps. Our centers do not perform or refer for abortion; therefore, CSPC receives no financial gain from your pregnancy decision.
After your pregnancy testing appointment, we will determine if you’re eligible for an ultrasound. Schedule a visit online today. Your health and well-being matter.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
Medical Screening Before An Abortion
A positive result on a pregnancy test isn’t enough. Get the information you need before scheduling an abortion. We can provide this screening for you at no cost.
Pregnancy Testing
Even if you’ve taken an at-home pregnancy test, be confident you got the correct result with our free pregnancy testing service. You’ll have your test result during your appointment that day.
Ultrasounds
You need to know how far along you are in your pregnancy, if your pregnancy is viable (growing), and its location. Critical information you can only get with an ultrasound.
Medical Screening Before An Abortion
A positive result on a pregnancy test isn’t enough. Get the information you need before scheduling an abortion. We can provide this screening for you at no cost.
Pregnancy Testing
Even if you’ve taken an at-home pregnancy test, be confident you got the correct result with our free pregnancy testing service. You’ll have your test result during your appointment that day.
Ultrasounds
You need to know how far along you are in your pregnancy, if your pregnancy is viable (growing), and its location. Critical information you can only get with an ultrasound.
