Perhaps you are too afraid to contact us but you have some questions. We hope that the
answers to general questions listed below will help you.
How do I get pregnant? A woman becomes pregnant through sexual intercourse or other
sexual activities when sperm from the man travels up through the woman's vagina and into her
uterus. Pregnancy occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg in the woman and the living embryo
implants itself in the wall of the uterus.
What are my choices if I am pregnant? Click here to read more.
Will you tell anyone about my visit to the center? All of our services are confidential,
which means we won't tell anyone (parents, friends, etc.) that you visited us. We won't even
contact you without your permission. We are here to help you!
Can I become pregnant without having intercourse? Pregnancy can happen anytime
that sperm is ejaculated or pre-ejaculated out of a man and spilled near the woman's sexual
organs. There is no way to know the exact risk of pregnancy when this happens, no matter
how it happens. Activities such as petting or foreplay can still put you at risk of becoming
pregnant.
What are the symptoms of pregnancy? Many women don't experience any symptoms until
after they have missed their period at least a week or two. Nausea, swollen breasts, being
tired or dizzy as well as frequent urination are common symptoms a pregnant woman
experiences. Every woman's body is different and you may have different symptoms. It is
possible that any combination of these symptoms could mean you are premenstrual or that
you have some illness. The only way to be sure is to have a pregnancy test.
For many women, especially young women, irregular periods are fairly common. This means
that the period can be delayed. These irregularities can happen from month to month.
Although pregnancy could be a reason for missing a period, it could also be caused by illness,
travel, worry or stress.
How accurate is a pregnancy test? Our test is a medical-grade urine based test, and is
about 99% accurate. Other tests may vary in their accuracy.
How does a pregnancy test work? About nine days after conception, urine based
pregnancy tests work by picking up a hormone that your body produces when you are
pregnant. If the test is done too early in the pregnancy, it may not be able to find the hormone
yet and result in a "false negative" test.
Are there any risks in taking the Morning After Pill (sometimes called "emergency
contraception")? Yes. Some of the possible side effects of this drug are fatigue, irregular
bleeding, tenderness, abdominal pain, headaches, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness and
possible blood clot formation. It works in three ways - by inhibiting ovulation, by preventing
sperm from reaching the egg, and by working as an abortion to prevent implantation.
Can anyone make me have an abortion? No. It is against the law for anyone to force you
to have an abortion. Not even a husband or parent can require you to undergo an abortion
against your will, even if you are a minor (under 18 years old). Our center exists to help you in
any circumstance. We can also help you in discussing your possible pregnancy with those
closest to you that are influencing your decision.
Does abortion have any physical risks? Yes, abortion has possible risks to your body.
You need to know the risks. Women have even died after their abortions.
Will abortion affect my mind and my heart? Post-Abortion syndrome (PAS) is what some
women experience following an abortion. While some can experience relief right after their
abortion, emotions can "catch up" with them months or even years later. Many express that
they wish they could go back and "undo" the abortion. Some typical symptoms include: guilt,
anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, re-experiencing the abortion, fear of not being able to
get pregnant again, survival guilt, eating disorders, alcohol or drug abuse.
Abortion isn't an easy solution by any means. It you are considering an abortion, please take
the time to research all your options, visit our "Your Choices" page for more specific
information about your choices. Learn more about what a preborn child looks like.
answers to general questions listed below will help you.
How do I get pregnant? A woman becomes pregnant through sexual intercourse or other
sexual activities when sperm from the man travels up through the woman's vagina and into her
uterus. Pregnancy occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg in the woman and the living embryo
implants itself in the wall of the uterus.
What are my choices if I am pregnant? Click here to read more.
Will you tell anyone about my visit to the center? All of our services are confidential,
which means we won't tell anyone (parents, friends, etc.) that you visited us. We won't even
contact you without your permission. We are here to help you!
Can I become pregnant without having intercourse? Pregnancy can happen anytime
that sperm is ejaculated or pre-ejaculated out of a man and spilled near the woman's sexual
organs. There is no way to know the exact risk of pregnancy when this happens, no matter
how it happens. Activities such as petting or foreplay can still put you at risk of becoming
pregnant.
What are the symptoms of pregnancy? Many women don't experience any symptoms until
after they have missed their period at least a week or two. Nausea, swollen breasts, being
tired or dizzy as well as frequent urination are common symptoms a pregnant woman
experiences. Every woman's body is different and you may have different symptoms. It is
possible that any combination of these symptoms could mean you are premenstrual or that
you have some illness. The only way to be sure is to have a pregnancy test.
For many women, especially young women, irregular periods are fairly common. This means
that the period can be delayed. These irregularities can happen from month to month.
Although pregnancy could be a reason for missing a period, it could also be caused by illness,
travel, worry or stress.
How accurate is a pregnancy test? Our test is a medical-grade urine based test, and is
about 99% accurate. Other tests may vary in their accuracy.
How does a pregnancy test work? About nine days after conception, urine based
pregnancy tests work by picking up a hormone that your body produces when you are
pregnant. If the test is done too early in the pregnancy, it may not be able to find the hormone
yet and result in a "false negative" test.
Are there any risks in taking the Morning After Pill (sometimes called "emergency
contraception")? Yes. Some of the possible side effects of this drug are fatigue, irregular
bleeding, tenderness, abdominal pain, headaches, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness and
possible blood clot formation. It works in three ways - by inhibiting ovulation, by preventing
sperm from reaching the egg, and by working as an abortion to prevent implantation.
Can anyone make me have an abortion? No. It is against the law for anyone to force you
to have an abortion. Not even a husband or parent can require you to undergo an abortion
against your will, even if you are a minor (under 18 years old). Our center exists to help you in
any circumstance. We can also help you in discussing your possible pregnancy with those
closest to you that are influencing your decision.
Does abortion have any physical risks? Yes, abortion has possible risks to your body.
You need to know the risks. Women have even died after their abortions.
Will abortion affect my mind and my heart? Post-Abortion syndrome (PAS) is what some
women experience following an abortion. While some can experience relief right after their
abortion, emotions can "catch up" with them months or even years later. Many express that
they wish they could go back and "undo" the abortion. Some typical symptoms include: guilt,
anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, re-experiencing the abortion, fear of not being able to
get pregnant again, survival guilt, eating disorders, alcohol or drug abuse.
Abortion isn't an easy solution by any means. It you are considering an abortion, please take
the time to research all your options, visit our "Your Choices" page for more specific
information about your choices. Learn more about what a preborn child looks like.
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