What Is an Incomplete Abortion? An incomplete abortion is a risk of both medical and surgical abortion. An incomplete abortion occurs when tissue from the pregnancy remains in the woman’s uterus after the pregnancy has been terminated. Incomplete abortion can lead to severe complications, like bleeding and infection, and requires medical intervention. Signs of an
Anxiety, grief, depression, and many more side effects of abortion have a way of dramatically weighing you down in life. Maybe you’ve experienced this firsthand after abortion, but many women are unaware of the serious mental health effects of abortion. You may have read about the physical side effects of an unexpected pregnancy. Your mental
Going back and forth between your pregnancy options? Maybe you’re confused about the different types of abortion. In this blog, we want to clarify what makes each abortion procedure different, why it matters, and the risks. Medical Vs. Surgical Abortion 1. Medical Abortion Referred to as the abortion pill, medical abortion includes two different drugs.
Are you considering an abortion as you think over your pregnancy options? A pregnancy decision is definitely not an easy one, and you deserve the facts. As this decision can affect your health, it’s important to understand the risks of abortion. If you’d like to learn more after reading this blog, our caring team
We have always had a movement for abstinence. It’s gone by several names … one most commonly known is “true love waits.” We live in a world that shouts “DON’T WAIT.” “YOU CAN’T WAIT.” “IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO WAIT.” But, is that true? Is it impossible to wait? I recently heard a wonderful phrase by Roland
So, what is the big deal about sexually transmitted infections and diseases? And, what’s the difference between the two? These terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are not the same. An STI is a sexually transmitted infection, and an STD is a sexually transmitted disease. A sexually transmitted infection has not yet developed into a disease, but
Are you pregnant and unsure about what to do? Are you confused about all the options you have? Here at Life Options Clinic, we encourage all expectant mothers to book an ultrasound appointment even if they are planning to have an abortion. Some organizations will tell you that an ultrasound is not necessary, but we want
You’ve just been told your partner is pregnant. What emotions and thoughts are running through your mind right now? “I’m too young to be a dad!” “I can’t financially or emotionally support my partner or a new baby.” “How do we tell our parents and friends about this?” All of these thoughts, these questions, are
What is an LMP and why does it matter? “LMP” means “last menstrual period.” When you are making an appointment with any medical office to see if you can get confirmation of a pregnancy, you will generally be asked about your LMP. If you know the starting date of your LMP, it can help the office
Why Make an Appointment at Life Options Clinic? What Are My Options? Facing a new pregnancy … whether unplanned or even a planned pregnancy, can be a time of uncertainty, and even fear. You may be feeling overwhelmed and even alone. We want you to know, you are not alone. We know it can be
