Question 1

How do I know if I am pregnant?

Accepted Answer

The most common symptom of a pregnancy is a missed period, but there are several others as well. Some common symptoms include nausea, fatigue, spotting, cramping, frequent urination, and tender breasts, among others. Most high-quality home pregnancy tests are reliable when performed correctly and according to manufacturer’s instruction. Woman to Woman Health Center can confirm your pregnancy via lab-quality testing and ultrasound.

Question 2

What are the signs I have a STD?

Accepted Answer

While some STIs/STDs can have varying symptoms, most are considered asymptomatic (no noticeable symptoms or signs) in their earliest stages. However, STIs/STDs can still be spread and cause damage to the body when there are no outward signs of an active infection. It is important to be screened if you have had unprotected sexual activity of any kind (vaginal, oral, or anal).

Question 3

Should I take a childbirth class if I am pregnant?

Accepted Answer

If this is your first pregnancy, a childbirth class can help build confidence that you are prepared for the birthing experience. Many of our patients enjoy the comradery found with other expectant parents in classes. Woman to Woman offers excellent Prenatal Education Classes and Parenting Classes, provided at no cost for our patients. Your local hospital or birthing center may also provide classes for a fee. Your delivery site should provide a free tour of their facility prior to delivery.

Question 4

What are the Different Types of Abortion?

Accepted Answer

There are two main types of abortion: medical and surgical abortion. You could be debating whether you want an abortion or not, going back and forth between pregnancy options. Making a decision can be stressful and even confusing at times. 

Regardless of type, abortion is a serious medical procedure that can potentially affect you physically and emotionally down the road. Get a better understanding of the different methods and the risks associated with each. 

Know the facts today so you can make a decision with confidence and clarity. You are not alone—our team is here to help you navigate unplanned pregnancy.

Question 5

What is Medical Abortion?

Accepted Answer

Medical abortion, also known as a chemical abortion or the abortion pill method, works to end a pregnancy. Two forms of medication are taken in the process: mifepristone and misoprostol. 

Mifepristone prevents the embryo from implanting or growing, while misoprostol causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy.

It’s safer and most effective for a woman to have a medical abortion during the first trimester of her pregnancy. Afterward, your only other abortion option is a surgical abortion.

Medical abortion is a serious decision and if you’re considering this procedure, make sure you understand the risks.

Question 6

What is Surgical Abortion?

Accepted Answer

The two main types of surgical abortion are D&E (Dilation & Evacuation) and D&C (Dilation & Curettage). Each procedure works to dilate the cervix, along with a suction tool that extracts the developing fetus from the uterus. A surgical abortion normally involves anesthesia as well. Before deciding on this type of abortion, it’s vital that you understand the risks.

Question 7

What Are the Risks of Abortion?

Accepted Answer

If you’re considering abortion, you deserve to know the truth about the procedures, side effects, and risks beforehand. Any time something is removed from your body, it’s a major medical decision. We’ll let the experts give you the answers.

Types of Abortion
There are only two variations of abortion: medical and surgical. You qualify for a medical abortion if you’ve been pregnant for 10 weeks or less. After 10 weeks, you will have to have an in-clinic surgical abortion. 

Medical Abortion
A medical abortion, also known as the abortion pill, is actually a set of two separate drugs that work together to terminate and eliminate a pregnancy. The two powerful drugs are taken sequentially within a 24 – 48 hour timeframe. 

The Mayo Clinic says, “Having a medical abortion is a major decision with emotional and psychological consequences.” It is encouraged to anyone who’s considering medical abortion to learn about all of the physical and emotional risks.

Risks of a Medical Abortion
According to the Mayo Clinic, the side effects and potential risks of medical abortion are as follows:

Incomplete Abortion (which may need to be followed by surgical abortion)
Heavy Bleeding
Infection
Prolonged Fever
Abdominal Discomfort
Medical abortion is only available to women who have been pregnant for 10 weeks or less. After 10 weeks, a woman must undergo an in-clinic surgical abortion. 

Surgical Abortion
After 10 weeks of pregnancy, a surgical abortion is required to terminate a pregnancy. The two types of surgical abortions are Dilation & Curettage and Dilation & Evacuation. Each type of procedure has the same serious risks associated:

Perforation of the uterus
Damage to the cervix
Scar tissue on the uterine wall
Infection
Severe bleeding, including passing clots bigger than a golf ball
Headache, muscle aches, and dizziness
Severe pain in the belly
Hot flushes or a fever
Vomiting
Sudden abdominal swelling or rapid heart rate

Question 8

How does the Abortion Pill Work?

Accepted Answer

There are two drugs used in the medical abortion process (the abortion pill): Mifepristone and Misoprostol. In Texas, women can receive the abortion pill up until a discernable heartbeat is detected. Confirm how far along you are today with a free ultrasound at our center.

Question 9

What’s the Difference Between the Abortion Pill and Plan B?

Accepted Answer

Did you recently have unprotected sex and wonder if you're pregnant? Maybe you already know you're pregnant and are considering abortion. Many women confuse the abortion pill and Plan B, so we want to better inform you about the two. The main difference is that the abortion pill terminates an existing pregnancy, while Plan B prevents or delays one.

Question 10

How Does the Abortion Pill Work?

Accepted Answer

The abortion pill, also known as medical abortion, consists of two different drugs to end a pregnancy. According to the FDA, medical abortion is only recommended for women up to 70 days pregnant.

First, mifepristone blocks the womb from absorbing progesterone, a pregnancy hormone that prevents the pregnancy from growing. Secondly, misoprostol works to contract the uterus and expel the pregnancy.

Question 11

What is Plan B?

Accepted Answer

Also called the morning-after pill, Plan B is an emergency contraceptive that prevents or delays pregnancy. It does not end a pregnancy already implanted, and is not recommended for use as a regular form of contraception.

Question 12

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What are the Different Types of Abortion?

What is Medical Abortion?

Possible Risks of Medical Abortion

What is Surgical Abortion?

Possible Risks of Surgical Abortion

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