There are two main types of abortion, medical and surgical. The abortion method varies by pregnancy, how long the woman has been pregnant, and her health history. Both medical and surgical abortions carry risks, like any medical procedure. The best way a woman can protect her health when choosing abortion is by being informed about
You may have heard of a medical abortion, or medication abortion, before. Medical abortion is the process of removing a viable pregnancy with two medications, mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone works by blocking progesterone and preventing the embryo from implanting. Misoprostol causes contractions in the uterus and expels both the embryo and remaining pregnancy tissue through
If you have had unprotected sex or missed your period, you might wonder if you are pregnant. The first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. We offer lab-quality pregnancy testing at no cost.
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will help determine how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable (growing), and if it’s located in the correct place. We offer limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost.
When a person engages in sex or sex-like activity, there’s a chance of contracting an STD. Most people with an STD don’t have immediate symptoms. Regular testing helps prevent later physical risks. We offer no-cost and confidential STD testing to women and men.
Our fatherhood program, Men MENtoring Men, begins during the first medical appointment. Men MENtoring Men is the opportunity for you to meet with a male advocate to discuss your feelings about becoming a dad.
