If you have already decided on abortion, scheduling an ultrasound can feel like one more hurdle between you and the next step.
It is actually one of the most important pieces of information you can have before that decision moves forward.
A positive pregnancy test confirms that pregnancy hormones are present in your body, but it cannot tell you whether the pregnancy is viable, how far along you are, or where it is growing.
The details of those three factors will directly shape which options are safe and available to you, and an ultrasound is the best way to get those facts.
If you are considering an abortion, contact Oasis Medical Center to schedule a free medical-grade pregnancy test followed by a free limited OB ultrasound to get the information you need before moving forward.
What an Ultrasound Reveals
Viability
A positive test result does not always indicate that a pregnancy is progressing.
According to the Mayo Clinic, between 10 and 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, with most occurring during the first trimester, and many begin before a woman notices any symptoms.
An ultrasound checks for a fetal heartbeat and confirms whether the pregnancy is continuing to develop. If a miscarriage has already begun, an elective abortion is not necessary, and a medical professional can guide you on the right next steps for your health.
Gestational Age
Many women estimate how far along they are based on their last menstrual period, but that calculation can easily be off by a week or more.
Gestational age is not a small detail. The FDA approves the abortion pill, also called medication abortion, only through the first ten weeks of pregnancy. Beyond that point, a surgical procedure is required, which involves greater medical complexity and different risks.
An ultrasound confirms exactly how far along you are, so you’ll know what options are actually available to you.
Location
A healthy pregnancy implants and grows inside the uterus. In some cases, a fertilized egg attaches somewhere else, most often in a fallopian tube.
This condition is called an ectopic pregnancy, and it is a medical emergency. Ectopic pregnancies cannot safely continue, and they do not respond to the abortion pill. Left undetected, the pregnancy can rupture and cause serious internal bleeding.
An ultrasound is the only way to confirm that your pregnancy is in the uterus before any further decisions are made.
Find Clear Answers at Oasis
In a season that can feel overwhelming, you deserve a place to pause, ask questions, and receive evidence-based answers from a team that takes your health seriously.
Oasis Medical Center provides pregnancy testing, a limited OB ultrasound, and a confidential pre-abortion consultation, all at no cost to you.
Contact us today to schedule your free, confidential appointment.
Oasis does not perform nor do they refer for abortions.
