Abortion Questions and Answers

Each situation and personal circumstance is different. However, in order to protect your health, you always need to ask these questions:

Am I really pregnant?

If you have missed a period or are experiencing pregnancy-related symptoms and think you may be pregnant, taking a pregnancy test is the first step. Even if you had a positive result at home you will want to come in for a free lab quality test at Real Options.

Real Options offers free pregnancy testing, options assessment, and confirmation ultrasounds.

What questions should I ask when I schedule an abortion?

If you have already made your decision to have an abortion procedure, it is important to choose a reputable provider. You should ask questions such as:

What rating does the abortion doctor have on vitals.com? Is there a cost for follow-up care? Do they have admitting privileges at a hospital in case of complications?

For a full list of screening questions, call or text 972-435-6123

Do I have a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

One in four sexually active adults contract an STI. It is important to know if you are infected prior to an abortion. During an abortion procedure, an STI can spread to the uterus, causing health complications. Real Options offers free limited STI screening on Monday through Thursday.

How far along am I?

It is important to know how far along you are to determine what abortion procedures are available to you. A sonogram is the most accurate way to date a pregnancy. Real Options provides free sonograms conducted by a licensed medical professional and reviewed by our Medical Director (OB-GYN MD).

Am I really pregnant?

If you have missed a period or are experiencing pregnancy-related symptoms and think you may be pregnant, taking a pregnancy test is the first step. Even if you had a positive result at home you will want to come in for a free lab quality test at Real Options.

It is also important to know if you have an in-uterine pregnancy, because one in five pregnancies end in miscarriage, making abortion unnecessary.

Real Options offers free pregnancy testing, options assessment, and confirmation ultrasounds.

What are my rights?

If you are considering abortion: In the state of Texas, as of August 25, 2002, abortion is banned. This makes it a criminal offense to perform an abortion – violators are being charged with a felony and subject to a penalty of up to $100,000. A woman who obtains an abortion (or a woman who has previously obtained an abortion) CANNOT be prosecuted.

If you are considering parenting: The father of your baby is required to help support your child, even if he wants you to have an abortion.

What questions should I ask when I schedule an abortion?

If you have already made your decision to have an abortion procedure, it is important to choose a reputable provider. You should ask questions such as:

What rating does the abortion doctor have on vitals.com? Is there a cost for follow-up care? Do they have admitting privileges at a hospital in case of complications?

For a full list of screening questions, call or text
972-435-6123.

Do I have a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

One in four sexually active adults contract an STI. It is important to know if you are infected prior to an abortion. During an abortion procedure, an STI can spread to the uterus, causing health complications. Real Options offers free limited STI screening and treatment on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

How far along am I?

It is important to know how far along you are to determine what abortion procedures are available to you. A sonogram is the most accurate way to date a pregnancy. Real Options provides free sonograms conducted by certified sonographers and reviewed by our OB-GYN Medical Director.

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