Beginning in 1973, abortion became legal across the United States. During that time, abortion providers have used various drugs, vacuums, sharp scraping instruments, and even forceps to aid in terminating a pregnancy. As a result, heavy bleeding, infection, fever, and incomplete abortion are all potential risks of the procedures. Abortion In Texas Since the overturn … Continued
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How Will Abortion Affect Me Physically?
How Will Abortion Affect Me Mentally?
While everyone is different, some women experience difficult emotions and mental health challenges after an abortion. Gathering more information, exploring all your possibilities, and processing your questions can help you make a clear decision about the next step in your journey. Is There a Connection Between Abortion and Mental Health? There are many different opinions … Continued
How Accurate Are STD Tests?
With so many different types of viral, bacterial, and parasital (from parasites) STDs/STIs, it can cause one to wonder just how accurate STD tests are. Typically these tests are very accurate. The difference may lie in if the test was administered at home versus with a local health professional or clinic. False Positives While false … Continued
Three Reasons to Take Advantage of Free STI Testing
If you are sexually active, you should be tested yearly for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you have multiple partners, you should test more often, about every 3-6 months. Testing should be done whether you have symptoms or not. Reasons for testing include: STIs don’t always have symptoms Untreated STIs can cause severe and long-term … Continued
How an Adoption Plan Can Prevent Depression Caused by Abortion
If considering adoption versus an abortion, some benefits should be considered and perhaps even discussed further with your local pregnancy center. Below are the benefits of adoption and how they can affect you. First, What Is Depression? The American Psychiatric Association defines depression as “a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you … Continued
What Is A Medical Abortion?
Medical abortion, also known as the abortion pill, is typically an elective medication regimen women undergo to end a viable pregnancy located in the uterus. Before undergoing this procedure, women should speak with a trusted provider or a pregnancy center about the risks, give a complete health history and receive a physical to help safeguard … Continued
How Can I Recover Emotionally After An Abortion?
Many women can experience emotional trauma after having undergone an elective abortion. They may experience various negative emotions that are difficult to live with. If you are experiencing this, you are not alone; there is help. Identifying symptoms of mental health trauma is essential on the road to recovery. How Can I Recognize Emotional Trauma? … Continued
I Don’t Want Another Abortion
Women have abortions for a variety of reasons. Age, finances, relationships, careers or education, and other responsibilities are some reasons why women choose to abort. For some women, once is enough. Are you hoping to avoid another abortion? You Have Other Options If you are unexpectedly pregnant and do not want another abortion, you have … Continued
My Partner Is Pressuring Me To Have An Abortion, But I’m Not Sure
Discovering an unexpected pregnancy is overwhelming. You and your partner feel scared and worried about the future. Perhaps your partner has threatened to walk out if you don’t have an abortion. No one can legally force you to do what you don’t want to. Ultimately, the final decision is yours and only yours. Get as … Continued
What is a Medical Abortion?
Almost half of the pregnancies in the US are unplanned, so if you find yourself dealing with an unexpected pregnancy, you are not alone in your situation. Medical abortion is likely one of the options you’ll come across in your research (along with parenting and adoption). Medical abortion is performed in the first trimester up … Continued