The most reliable time to take a pregnancy test is on or after the day of your expected period. Testing too early can result in a false negative because your
body may not yet have produced detectable levels of hCG. If your test is negative but your period still hasn’t started, we may recommend scheduling a follow-up test.
A positive result isn’t the end of the process—it’s the beginning of getting more information. A pregnancy test verifies if you’re pregnant, but only a limited confirmation ultrasound can tell you what’s actually happening. This scan checks for:
These details are essential before exploring your pregnancy options, including abortion.
At Crystal Women’s Clinic, we use lab-grade urine pregnancy tests—the same quality used in clinical settings. These tests detect the hormone hCG and are more sensitive than most at-home options, especially when administered by trained medical staff.
During your appointment, you’ll provide a urine sample and receive your results within minutes. If your test is positive and a limited confirmation ultrasound is recommended, our medical team will perform the scan using safe, high-frequency sound waves—no radiation involved. The ultrasound is painless, usually takes less than 30 minutes, and is done in a private, supportive setting. In early pregnancies, a transvaginal scan may be recommended for clearer imaging. A transabdominal scan (over the stomach) is administered at 13 weeks gestation.
Our nurses will review your results with you and walk through what they mean medically and what next steps might be helpful.
We provide our services without discrimination to people of any age, race, income, nationality, religious affiliation, disability, or other arbitrary circumstances. Because we are pro-woman, we do not provide or refer for abortion services. We provide all of our services for free.
