What Do I Need to Know if I Am Pregnant in College?
Being pregnant in college is not easy, but you can still accomplish your educational goals. You may experience additional challenges, but resources exist to help you make an informed pregnancy decision. Your Options Medical has the no-cost, private medical services you need to learn about your pregnancy and find resources during your college years. Will … Continued
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When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test?
If you suspect you might be pregnant,you may feel anxious and want to take a pregnancy test right away. To ensure an accurate result, however, you should wait at least 1 week after your first missed period. How Does a Pregnancy Test Work? Home pregnancy tests work by detecting the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone … Continued
How Does an Ultrasound Work?
During an ultrasound, a small handheld wand emits sound waves into the body and records the sound waves that bounce back. A picture is then created using this information and is displayed on a computer screen. Why Are Ultrasounds Used? An ultrasound is a diagnostic test that uses sound waves to look inside the body. … Continued
How Does the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Affect Women’s Rights?
Last summer, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, returning abortion legislation to the states. For the women of Massachusetts, state abortion laws have not changed. You have legal access to abortion up to 24 weeks of gestation. The overturning of Roe did not eliminate abortion in the United States, as some believe. It returned the … Continued
Which States Allow Abortion After the Overturning of Roe v. Wade?
At the time of this writing, the overturning of Roe v. Wade resulted in a fragmented map of the U.S., where each state has its own regulations on abortion access. Other states have comparatively relaxed abortion access but have limitations banning abortion after the point of viability, which means that a fetus can exist outside … Continued
Roe v. Wade Overturned: Separating Fact from Fiction
At Your Options Medical, we want you to have the facts about abortion access and procedures in Massachusetts. Despite the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion remains legal in our state. Get the facts about other abortion laws that may have changed recently. We’re here to offer accurate, factual information about this option … Continued
Can You Still Get an Abortion in Massachusetts?
Yes, obtaining an abortion in Massachusetts is legal if you are 23 weeks and six days or less into your pregnancy. The gestational age (the length of time you have been pregnant) begins on the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). Although you may not be sure about your LMP or are confused … Continued