"Why would I get an ultrasound if I want an abortion?"
- natashaentrup
- Jul 18, 2024
- 1 min read
You may think an ultrasound is unnecessary if you plan on terminating your pregnancy. However, to protect your health, it is important to have an ultrasound performed for a few reasons.
To confirm pregnancy:
A pregnancy test may give a false positive for multiple reasons, including:
-user error
-recent pregnancy
-early miscarriage
-certain medications that contain hCG
-certain underlying conditions on this list
2. To determine if your pregnancy is viable:
10-20% of pregnancies end in natural miscarriage. Ruling out miscarriage by ultrasound can prevent an unnecessary abortion procedure and the risks associated.
3. To check for signs that may indicate the possibility of ectopic pregnancy
When a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, it is referred to as an ectopic pregnancy. This condition can be life-threatening, and the treatment for an ectopic pregnancy differs from an abortion.
An ultrasound is an important step in your pregnancy decision process.
Alight offers ultrasound referrals to on-site medical providers. Give us a call to get started today: 518-822-9008 or visit our appointment page below.
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