Some women experience symptoms that seem to immediately confirm a pregnancy, while others have few or even no symptoms. An unplanned pregnancy can further complicate this; a woman may not be actively monitoring bodily changes and therefore doesn’t notice any symptoms. Other medical conditions can also...
Many STDs can go unnoticed or undiagnosed for a while, and because of this, it can seem like they’ll resolve themselves in time. This is unfortunately not always the case, and receiving immediate treatment is necessary to take care of most STDs and protect your...
Ensuring you have access to prompt and comprehensive follow-up medical care is essential to protect your health following any major medical procedure. Follow-up care ensures there are no warning signs of complications, like infection. This sort of care and attention is also important following an abortion,...
Abortion carries several physical and emotional risks, so it’s crucial to be aware of them before a procedure. Some of these include womb damage and infection. If you’ve already had an abortion, you should know the warning signs of infection, as these may indicate that something...
If you are sexually active, it's important to be aware of your sexual health by understanding that STDs can be passed in several ways. Getting tested and seeking treatment if you might be at risk is vital for not only your health and wellness, but...
Everyone has a different understanding of their pain tolerance and what they can handle, and how you’ll feel in response to an abortion procedure is no exception. How painful abortion is depends on the individual woman and type of procedure. Will I Be in Pain During a...
What’s the point of getting tested for STDs if you don’t feel anything is wrong? There are actually several reasons you consider getting tested–even if you don’t think you have a sexually transmitted disease. 1. You May Not Have Any Symptoms. Some sexually transmitted infections have no symptoms,...
Having an unplanned pregnancy that you want to terminate may be a hard thing to talk about. Legally speaking, you are not required to talk to your partner about your consideration for an abortion. However, that doesn’t mean that morally you are off the hook. Your...
Did you recently discover your partner has been diagnosed with an STD? Perhaps you are worried that you may now also have contracted the disease or infection. Or maybe you just learned that you have an STD and wonder if it will be passed to your...
If you are sexually active, there is a chance you might have a sexually transmitted disease or infection. In 2016 alone, the CDC reported more than 2 million new cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. When Should You Get Tested for an STD/STI? You may have an STD...