With so much information online, finding out what’s accurate and relevant to your situation can feel impossible—especially while unexpectedly pregnant. If you’re considering abortion, getting clear, medically accurate information is essential before making a final decision.

At Clara Women’s Center, we provide trusted pregnancy services and support for free, ensuring you walk away feeling informed and empowered to take your next steps.

Unlock Key Details with an Ultrasound

Before proceeding with an abortion, an ultrasound provides crucial details about your pregnancy that a positive test alone cannot confirm. Knowing this information is important, as it may affect your available options:

• How far along you are – The abortion pill is FDA-approved only up to 10 weeks. If you’re further along, you may require a surgical procedure instead.
• Pregnancy location – A pregnancy must be in the uterus for an abortion to be an option. If it’s ectopic (growing outside the uterus), it requires immediate medical attention and cannot be treated with the abortion pill or surgical abortion.
• Pregnancy viability – Not all pregnancies progress as expected. Roughly 26% of pregnancies naturally end in miscarriage, which an at-home pregnancy test cannot detect. An ultrasound can confirm if your pregnancy is still developing or if a miscarriage has occurred.

Without this vital information, you may risk taking abortion pills unnecessarily or undergoing a procedure that isn’t needed.

Find Out if the Abortion Pill is an Option

The abortion pill is not for everyone. If you have certain health conditions or take specific medications, abortion may not be available to you. Consulting with Clara Women’s Center can help determine safe options based on your health history.

The abortion pill is not an option for you if you:

• Are too far along in your pregnancy. 
• Have an intrauterine device (IUD) currently in place.
• Have a suspected pregnancy outside of the uterus. This is called ectopic pregnancy.
• Have certain medical conditions. These include bleeding disorders, certain heart or blood vessel diseases, severe liver, kidney, or lung disease, or an uncontrolled seizure disorder.
• Take a blood thinner or certain steroid medicines.
• Can’t make follow-up visits to your provider or don’t have access to emergency care.
• Have an allergy to the drugs used.

Know the Risks Before You Decide

Like any serious medical procedure, abortion can have potential complications. There are two types of abortion procedures, each with its own possible effects. Understanding these risks is essential for prioritizing your health and well-being.

The abortion pill carries risks such as:

• The body not releasing all pregnancy tissue in the uterus, also called an incomplete abortion. This may require surgical abortion.
• An ongoing pregnancy if the procedure doesn’t work.
• Heavy and prolonged bleeding.
• Infection.
• Fever.
• Digestive symptoms such as upset stomach.

Surgical abortion carries risks such as:

• Uterine scarring, which can impact future fertility.
• Cervical damage.
• Uterine perforation (a tear in the uterus).
• Infection.

Visit Clara Women’s Center for Pregnancy Services

Before making a decision about abortion, get the facts about your pregnancy in a safe, supportive environment. At Clara Women’s Center, we offer free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and counseling to ensure you have clarity and support.

Schedule your appointment today to receive the care and answers you need.