Even if you are planning on having an abortion, only an ultrasound can answer critical questions to protect your health and safety. An ultrasound confirms whether the pregnancy is located inside the uterus, estimates how far along you are (gestational age), and checks for viability. This information is important because it can affect the options available to you and help identify potential complications that may require immediate medical attention.
If you think you may be pregnant, schedule an appointment with Crystal Women’s Clinic to receive compassionate care and accurate information in a confidential setting. If your pregnancy test is positive, we can offer a free ultrasound to provide you with essential health information.
A positive pregnancy test only confirms the presence of pregnancy hormones. It does not tell you where the pregnancy is located, how far along you are, or whether your pregnancy is progressing. An ultrasound helps answer these critical questions and can identify medical concerns early, before they become dangerous.
Without an ultrasound, you could miss a complication like an ectopic pregnancy or move forward with an abortion pill decision when you are too far along in your pregnancy. The abortion pill is only FDA-approved to end an intrauterine pregnancy through ten weeks gestation (70 days or less since the first day of your last menstrual period), so knowing your exact gestational age really matters.
These are only two examples of preventable health risks. Getting an ultrasound helps you make fact-based pregnancy decisions that put your health first.
One important reason ultrasounds are used early in pregnancy is to determine where the pregnancy is located to prevent a medical emergency called ectopic pregnancy. In some cases, an ultrasound may not immediately show a visible pregnancy even though the pregnancy test is positive, which is why follow-up care is important.
Ectopic pregnancies can become life-threatening if not treated promptly due to the risk of rupture of a fallopian tube. An ultrasound is used to detect or rule out this condition. Identifying concerns early helps prevent internal bleeding and complications, which could lead to the necessary removal of a fallopian tube and impact your future fertility.
An ultrasound can also help determine whether the pregnancy is progressing and provide an estimate of how far along you are. This information is vital for understanding your options. For instance, if you are over ten weeks into your pregnancy, the abortion pill is less effective and comes with more risks.
Crystal Women’s Clinic is here to help you navigate your unplanned pregnancy with care and clarity. We offer free-of-charge confirmation ultrasounds after a positive pregnancy test, so you can be confident in your decision and better understand your health.
Our team provides a respectful environment where your health and questions are taken seriously, without pressure or judgement. Contact us today to schedule a confidential appointment, learn more about your pregnancy, and protect your health.
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.
