WHY DO I NEED AN ULTRASOUND?

For your health and safety, it’s very important that you have an ultrasound before proceeding with a medical or surgical abortion.

Why? Because ultrasound scans provide important information that a positive pregnancy test does not. A limited obstetrical ultrasound is essential for answering these three critical questions:

1. How far along you are in your pregnancy?
2. Is the pregnancy in the uterus (and not ectopic)?
3. Is the pregnancy viable/living? 
   

HOW DO ULTRASOUNDS WORK?

An ultrasound is an imaging technique that uses a small wand-like transducer to capture images onto an ultrasound screen. One of our skilled registered nurses will perform the procedure, and our physician will examine the ultrasound images. Your ultrasound results will inform you as you think about your pregnancy decisions. 

WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF HAVING AN ABORTION WITHOUT AN ULTRASOUND?

1. You risk having an abortion procedure outside of the set TIMING guidelines. 

Medical and surgical abortion options available to you depend on how far along you are in your pregnancy. This can only be determined by an ultrasound.

2. You risk an undetected ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy located outside of the uterus). 

Pregnancies typically implant into the lining of the uterus. But sometimes, a pregnancy implants in the fallopian tube or another location instead. This is called an ectopic pregnancy, and it is a life-threatening complication that requires immediate medical treatment. A medical/chemical or surgical abortion will not resolve an ectopic pregnancy.

An ultrasound shows your healthcare provider where your pregnancy is located and can detect an ectopic pregnancy early, protecting your health and future fertility.

3. You risk having an abortion you don’t need. 

According to the Mayo Clinic, about 10 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, which is why you’ll want to know if your pregnancy is viable before taking your next steps. An ultrasound will confirm the viability of your pregnancy. 

YOU DESERVE ANSWERS.

At Corbella Clinic, we take your well-being seriously your health matters to us, so we provide limited obstetrical ultrasounds at no cost. 

The information an ultrasound provides will assist you in making the right pregnancy decisions for your unique circumstances. 

Make an appointment at Corbella Clinic today. 

Protect your health and safety during your unexpected pregnancy.