If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering the abortion pill, knowing the gestational age of your pregnancy is critically important to protecting your health.
Getting this information is essential, as the FDA advises that using the abortion pill, also known as medical abortion, should not be attempted after 10 weeks of pregnancy due to serious health complications that can result, including an incomplete abortion.
We’re here to help you learn more about your pregnancy and health. Schedule an appointment with us today to get started.
Finding the Gestational Age of Your Pregnancy
While many women try to track the gestational age of their pregnancy based on their last period, the only definite way to determine the gestational age is with an ultrasound scan.
An ultrasound scan uses sound waves to create images of your pregnancy.
A trained ultrasound technician, known as a sonographer, can then use these images to determine the size and gestational age of your pregnancy accurately and whether you are eligible for a medical abortion.
Additional Benefits of an Ultrasound Scan
In addition to learning the gestational age of your pregnancy, an ultrasound scan can reveal other important details that can help determine if you are eligible for the abortion pill.
For example, an ultrasound scan can confirm the viability of your pregnancy. According to the Mayo Clinic, 10-20% of pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage.
If an ultrasound scan reveals that you are having a miscarriage, then attempting a medical abortion is not only unnecessary, but could also cause serious health complications.
Also, an ultrasound scan can identify the location of your pregnancy.
Usually, a pregnancy will implant in your uterus and develop normally. However, a pregnancy can grow outside the uterus, such as in an ovary or fallopian tube.
This is known as an ectopic pregnancy and is a very dangerous condition that requires immediate medical intervention.
Attempting to use the abortion pill while suffering from an ectopic pregnancy would not only be ineffective but could also create additional health complications and further put your health and safety at risk.
Finding Help
Alpha Pregnancy Care Center is here to help you.
In addition to providing a free ultrasound scan, our trained team can review the scan results with you, discuss your options, and address any questions you may have.
You deserve to have the information and details you need to make the very best decision for your health and future.
Contact us today to schedule your free and confidential appointment.
Alpha Pregnancy Care Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
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