Your period is late, and the home pregnancy test was positive, so naturally, you’ve thought ahead about how you want to handle your unplanned pregnancy.
However, what if there’s a possibility you are no longer pregnant? Believe it or not, that is possible, and a no-cost ultrasound at Elevier Women’s Center can help you get the answer to that question and confirm your pregnancy. Contact us to schedule an appointment.
Here’s why you should get an ultrasound.
What If You’re No Longer Pregnant?
Experts estimate that as many as 26% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage. The majority of miscarriages occur in the first 12 weeks. It’s possible to take a pregnancy test, get a positive result, and then miscarry.
Because it takes a woman’s body days or even weeks to return to pre-pregnancy hormone levels, you could even get a positive test after miscarrying. While taking more than one test helps give you clues, an ultrasound can also detect with certainty whether your pregnancy is developing or if you have had a miscarriage.
How Far Along Are You?
Why does it matter how far along you are in your pregnancy if you’re considering abortion? Usually, the number of weeks and days of pregnancy determines the procedure you qualify for.
The FDA approves the abortion drugs used in the abortion pill method through 10 weeks of pregnancy only.
After ten weeks, a surgical abortion may be considered the option for your situation.
An ultrasound can determine the exact number of weeks and days you have been pregnant by taking measurements.
Where Is Your Pregnancy Located?
This is an important question to answer. Although rare, some pregnancies implant and grow outside the uterus. These types of pregnancies are known as ectopic.
A pregnancy can only grow safely in the uterus. If the pregnancy implants and grows somewhere else, it can cause severe health complications. In fact, an ectopic pregnancy can be life-threatening.
You cannot remove an ectopic pregnancy with an abortion procedure. If identified via ultrasound, you should consult your healthcare provider as soon as possible for alternative solutions.
Would You Like to Receive an Ultrasound at No Cost?
Elevier Women’s Center offers no-cost ultrasounds to help you confirm essential pregnancy details and protect your health.
Schedule an appointment today to discuss your situation in a safe space and find out all the ways we can help you.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.