If you’ve received a positive pregnancy test and are considering abortion, you may wonder whether an ultrasound is really necessary. After all, if you already know you’re pregnant, why add another appointment?
The answer is simple: an ultrasound provides medical information that a pregnancy test cannot. Before making any pregnancy decision, it’s important to confirm your pregnancy and gather as many details as possible. Pregnancy Help Center Galveston offers free ultrasounds following a positive pregnancy test to help you get those details.
Schedule a confidential appointment today to learn more.
An Ultrasound Answers Important Questions
A pregnancy test confirms the presence of hCG, the hormone produced during pregnancy.
An ultrasound provides additional information, including whether the pregnancy appears to be developing, where the pregnancy is located, and approximately how far along you are. These details are valuable for your health and for understanding your available options.
It Can Detect an Ectopic Pregnancy
Although most pregnancies develop inside the uterus, a small percentage implant elsewhere, most commonly in a fallopian tube.
This is called an ectopic pregnancy, and it requires immediate medical treatment to prevent life-threatening complications. Because an abortion will not treat an ectopic pregnancy, identifying one early is an important reason to have an ultrasound.
Gestational Age Can Affect Your Options
It’s common to estimate how far along a pregnancy is based on the date of your last menstrual period, but that estimate isn’t always precise.
An ultrasound provides a more accurate estimate of gestational age. This information is important because different abortion procedures are available at different stages of pregnancy, and the abortion pill is FDA-approved only through 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Having accurate medical information allows you to make decisions based on specific facts rather than estimates.
Learn More About Your Pregnancy
An ultrasound isn’t meant to persuade you toward any particular choice. However, it is an important part of understanding more about your pregnancy and protecting your health.
If you’re considering abortion or have recently received a positive pregnancy test, Pregnancy Help Center Galveston is here to help. Contact us today to schedule your free appointment and receive the information you need before making your decision.
Pregnancy Help Center Galveston does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.