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Vida Medical Clinic offers all these services at no cost in a confidential setting. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Vida Medical Clinic does not provide or refer for abortions.
Here are three essential steps to take before an abortion:
1. Receive Pregnancy Testing
The first step is getting an initial answer with a reliable test. Although at-home pregnancy tests can be helpful, following up with a lab-quality test is needed for accurate results.
Vida Medical Clinic provides lab-quality pregnancy testing to verify your pregnancy and equip you with the information needed to move forward confidently.
2. Get an Ultrasound
After verifying your pregnancy, the next step is an ultrasound.
An ultrasound gives details like how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable, and if the pregnancy is inside the uterus. These details can affect what options are available to you. For example, how far along you are determines which abortion methods are available to you.
Vida Medical Clinic provides limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost after a positive pregnancy test to give you this vital information. Ultrasounds are scheduled as early as 5 weeks 5 days from last menstrual cycle.
3. Undergo STI Testing and Treatment
Before an abortion, it is essential to be tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Having an untreated STI at the time of an abortion can increase the risk of complications, including infections that could affect future reproductive health.
Conditions like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can result from untreated infections and may lead to long-term fertility issues. Testing and treating STIs are a critical part of protecting your health.
Vida Medical Clinic offers STI testing and treatment for women with unexpected pregnancies.
Before an Abortion
Taking these three steps: pregnancy testing, limited obstetrical ultrasounds, and STI testing and treatment, ensures you have the information needed to make an informed decision about your health and future.
Vida Medical Clinic is a safe and compassionate place to receive the care and support you deserve.
Schedule your no-cost and confidential appointment today.
*Vida Medical Clinic does not provide or refer for abortions.
*All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.
