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If you’re considering abortion, getting an ultrasound is a crucial step before making any decisions. While a positive pregnancy test is the first indication of pregnancy, an ultrasound offers essential medical information that a test alone cannot provide.
Understanding these details can help you make a confident, informed decision while prioritizing your health and safety.
Why Do I Need an Ultrasound?
Ultrasound imaging gives you key insights about your pregnancy that are important for knowing what options are available. Here are three vital details an ultrasound can reveal:
Pregnancy Location
A healthy pregnancy should develop inside the uterus. However, in some cases, the embryo implants outside the uterus, most often in a fallopian tube, resulting in an ectopic pregnancy.
An ectopic pregnancy is a serious medical condition that cannot result in a live birth and requires immediate medical attention. If you’re thinking about abortion, it’s important to know that the abortion pill does not treat ectopic pregnancy. An ultrasound is the only way to confirm the pregnancy’s location and avoid potentially dangerous delays in care.
Gestational Age (How Far Along You Are)
Knowing how far along you are in your pregnancy is essential for determining what abortion methods are medically available to you. The abortion pill, for example, is only approved by the FDA for use up to 10 weeks gestation.
If you’re further along, different procedures may be required. Because menstrual cycles can be irregular, many women miscalculate their due dates. Ultrasound provides an accurate measurement of gestational age so you can be fully informed before making any decisions.
Pregnancy Viability
Not every pregnancy continues to develop. In fact, around 26% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Because pregnancy tests can still show a positive result after a miscarriage, an ultrasound is needed to confirm whether the pregnancy is viable (developing).
This information can help you avoid unnecessary procedures and ensure you receive the proper follow-up care if needed.
Visit Caring for Women Center
If you’re exploring your options, the best first step is to start with accurate information. Caring for Women Center offers free pregnancy services, including pregnancy tests and free on-site ultrasound referrals, to help you understand what’s happening with your body and make the decision that’s right for you.
Schedule your free appointment today. Your health and peace of mind are our priority—we’re here for you.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
This blog is for informational purposes only. This facility is not a licensed medical facility. We do not offer, recommend, or refer for abortions or abortifacients; therefore, we receive no financial gain from your decision. We are committed to providing accurate information about pregnancy options, abortion procedure risks and alternatives, and after-abortion care.