Believe it or not, a late period and a positive pregnancy test may not provide all the information you need. Only an ultrasound can provide information like if your pregnancy is developing or if you’ve had a miscarriage. Experts say more than one in four pregnancies ends in an early miscarriage.
You first need an ultrasound if you’re considering an abortion. Schedule a free and confidential ultrasound at the Pregnancy Resource Center to get all the necessary information.
Is It Possible to Get a False Positive Pregnancy Test?
Although it doesn’t happen often, false positive tests are possible. A false positive means your pregnancy test says you are pregnant, but you aren’t.
A doctor with the Cleveland Clinic says one of the most common reasons for a false positive pregnancy test is early pregnancy loss (a miscarriage). The first test was accurate. You were pregnant, but for some reason, the pregnancy ended.
Most miscarriages are beyond anyone’s control. They happen in approximately 26% of all pregnancies.
Will I Know if I’ve Miscarried?
Miscarriages are different for every woman. Sometimes, there are no signs of a miscarriage. Other times, a woman may bleed or have cramps or lower back pain.
An ultrasound detects whether the pregnancy is developing with a heartbeat or if the pregnancy has ended.
What Else Do I Learn From an Ultrasound?
In addition to discovering if your pregnancy is growing, ultrasound determines how far along you are and if it’s located correctly. Knowing how many weeks you have been pregnant determines what type of abortion you could qualify for.
The FDA approves the drugs in the abortion pill method through 10 weeks of gestation only. The drugs are less effective the farther along you are. You run the risk of an incomplete abortion or an ongoing pregnancy if the drugs don’t work.
Sometimes, a pregnancy implants and begins growing outside the uterus. This is known as an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy can be extremely dangerous, and you should see your healthcare provider immediately.
How Can the Pregnancy Resource Center Assist Me?
The Pregnancy Resource Center offers free and confidential pregnancy testing. Even if you have taken a home pregnancy test, getting a second test is critical. We can schedule you for a free and confidential ultrasound if your test is positive.
You can schedule an appointment at the center or call to get the schedule for our mobile unit. Our mobile unit offers free and confidential pregnancy testing, STI testing, and ultrasound near you.
Although we do not perform or refer for abortion, you can get the facts you need through our free and confidential services. Be sure to see us first. We’re here for you.
All abortion information sourced in this blog is based on accurate information at the time of writing.