Women's Health Blog

While we advocate for getting tested any time you have had unprotected sex or changed partners, ruling out an STD if you are pregnant or before an abortion can protect you from serious complications. If I’m pregnant, how will an STD affect my pregnancy? An STD like chlamydia or gonorrhea can be transmitted to the fetus and cause health complications. If you are pregnant, it’s essential to rule out an STD and get treatment if needed. STDs and STIs are curable; treatment can en

The night I took my first pregnancy test, I had already been a mother for ten weeks. I couldn't believe I had let it happen or comprehend...

“Help! My friend thinks she’s pregnant.” It’s a common message or call around here. We get that you can feel just as lost if someone you know is facing an unplanned pregnancy. You want to do and say the right thing, but it’s sometimes hard to know what that is. So before anyone starts panicking, let’s start with what not to do. 😉 Don’t Panic Saw that one coming, didn’t you? She needs you to be calm because that may be the last thing she’s feeling. If a healthcare provider

“I love you.” My boyfriend’s words hung in the air for what seemed like an eternity. What should I say? We’d only been dating for a month. Was what I felt was love, lust, or simply attraction? “I..I...love you too” I choked out, unsure if I truly meant those powerful words. Perhaps you’ve found yourself in a similar situation. Maybe you, too, have told someone you love them because it was expected or because they gave you butterflies only to later question your declaration. H

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Do you think you may be pregnant? Long before there were readily available drug-store pregnancy tests or sonograms, women knew they were pregnant by noticing a series of bodily changes that begin soon after conception has occurred. Even though many pregnancy signs and symptoms have causes unlinked to pregnancy, this list can help you figure out if you need to take the next step and book a free pregnancy confirmation appointment. Early signs of pregnancy tend to differ from o

With the rise of self-managed at-home abortions, you may have a lot of questions about telemedicine, TelAbortion, and access to the...

You can get just about any kind of information online. However, if you are wondering, “When did I conceive?” or “How far along am I?” a...

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If you think you may be pregnant, waiting to take a pregnancy test can feel excruciating. If you’ve recently had unprotected sex or experienced contraception failure, you probably want to know as soon as possible. Before you begin to worry or make any plans, taking a home pregnancy test is a good first step. Of course, if you want to, skip the home test and come see us first. We can provide a pregnancy test for you at the center – free of charge. When Should You Take a Pregn