Finding out you’re pregnant while still in high school can turn your world upside down. You’re likely feeling afraid, uncertain, and full of questions. We get it. And we’re here for you. The most important thing to know right now is that you have options. The choice about how to move forward is yours alone—but
If you have missed your period by more than a few days and have recently had unprotected sex, then you are probably thinking about purchasing an at-home pregnancy test. It’s especially important you confirm your pregnancy if you’re experiencing other early pregnancy symptoms such as tender breasts, frequent urination, fatigue, or nausea (sometimes confused for
Whether you’re about to take a pregnancy test or wondering if it’s time to go grab one from the store, it’s important to understand exactly how and why they are able to detect a pregnancy. How Do Pregnancy Tests Work? In order to detect a pregnancy, pregnancy tests use a urine sample to measure for
Planned or unplanned, pregnancy often brings a long list of new experiences. From telling your friends and family, to planning for unfamiliar medical procedures, it can all feel a bit daunting and overwhelming. Assure Women’s Center is here to help you plan for it all and know what to expect each step of the way.
If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may feel overwhelmed with your options and have many questions. You may have decided you want to proceed with an abortion in your home state of Nebraska. Or maybe you want more information before you decide and move forward with your next step. Wherever you’re at, we want
Before You Order an Abortion Pill Online Even though they are not legal in many states, the abortion pill can be ordered on-line. This may seem like the perfect solution, private with little hassle, but is it? Here are just a few things you should think about before looking into ordering the abortion pill online.
What is a “Medical” Abortion? Medical abortions utilize medicine, rather than a surgical procedure, to complete abortion and can only be safely completed within the first 9 weeks of pregnancy. This is why you often hear the term “abortion pill.” An ultrasound is used to determine the date of conception, so they are required before
Assure Women’s Center Considering a blood test? Having blood drawn is definitely accurate for all women. Almost every week, someone comes to Assure Women’s Center and tells us that urine pregnancy tests do not work for them. They tell us of previous pregnancies that didn’t show up on a pregnancy test until they were a few months
It seems like you can buy pregnancy tests almost anywhere these days. Even the dollar store has them! However, one question always comes to mind: how accurate are they? At Assure Women’s Center, we purchase the best and earliest tests we can find. However, even the very best of tests which require a urine sample
At Assure Women’s Center, we only provide testing for two sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. We also only provide this testing to our patients who receive a positive result on the pregnancy test. Why is this? And, why do we only test for these two diseases? Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are the two most common
