Ultrasound Importance
My pregnancy test was positive. Now what?
A pregnancy test gives you one kind of information about what’s going on inside your body – it shows whether your body is producing hCG, a hormone produced during pregnancy.
An ultrasound is also important because it will show a lot more about what is happening inside you. It’s the logical next step if you have a positive pregnancy test. At PLL, we can provide free first trimester ultrasounds. Contact us to schedule a free appointment.
My pregnancy test was positive. Now what?
A pregnancy test gives you one kind of information about what’s going on inside your body – it shows whether your body is producing hCG, a hormone produced during pregnancy.
An ultrasound is also important because it will show a lot more about what is happening inside you. It’s the logical next step if you have a positive pregnancy test. At PLL, we can provide free first trimester ultrasounds. Contact us to schedule a free appointment.
Why Do I Need an Ultrasound?
You may be wondering why you’d want an ultrasound, especially if you’re considering abortion. An ultrasound will give you the information you need to make an informed and empowered decision for yourself. It will tell you two key things about your pregnancy: viability and gestational age.
What is Pregnancy Viability?
A viable pregnancy means that, in the early stages, growth and development are progressing as expected. For example, after about 6 weeks gestation, the embryo’s heartbeat can be detected by an ultrasound[1].
This is critical information because a significant number of pregnancies end on their own in miscarriage[2]. The ultrasound also can show if the pregnancy is inside the uterus. A small number of pregnancies form outside the uterus, known as ectopic pregnancy. Not only can ectopic pregnancies be life-threatening, but the abortion pill doesn’t treat them[3]—in either case, abortion is no longer an option to consider.
What is Gestational Age?
Gestational age refers to how far along you are in your pregnancy. It’s important to know your gestational age since the abortion pill is only FDA-approved for up to 10 weeks from your last menstrual period[4]. If you’re considering traveling out of state for an abortion, be aware that the surrounding areas may have gestational age limitations as well.
An ultrasound will help you to know just what is going on inside your body. Consider getting a free ultrasound at PLL. If your ultrasound shows that you’re too far along to take the abortion pill, we can help you explore all of your pregnancy options, so you can make the best choice for your health and future. Want to know more? Check out our blog on “Do I Really Need an Ultrasound if I’m Using the Abortion Pill?”
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Sources
- Fetal Development. Cleveland Clinic. (2023, March 3). Retrieved from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7247-fetal-development-stages-of-growth
- Mayo Clinic. (2023, September 8). Miscarriage – Symptoms and Causes. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pregnancy-loss-miscarriage/symptoms-causes/syc-20354298
- FDA. (2023, September 1). Questions and Answers on Mifeprex. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/questions-and-answers-mifeprex
- Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (2021, December 16). Mifeprex (Mifepristone). U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/mifeprex-mifepristone-information