Waiting to see if you missed your period can make time feel like it’s slowed down. Rest assured, even though you want to know now, you will find out very soon. During pregnancy, the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) begins to build up in your blood and urine. However, it can take time to reach
Abortion is a serious medical decision that can impact you in a number of ways. However, every woman’s abortion experience can differ based on the side effects she has and if any complications happen. While it’s impossible to say exactly how abortion will affect you specifically, there are side effects and risks to know about
If you’ve already had an unplanned pregnancy and chose an abortion, you might be surprised to find yourself pregnant again. Unplanned pregnancies happen, and you have options. The Open Door is here to help provide early pregnancy services, support, and information on every option so you can make an informed choice. Contact us today to
Are you considering the abortion pill? While any woman can consider this option, it may not be a safe choice for some women due to current health or situational factors. At The Open Door, we offer free and confidential pregnancy services, including pregnancy testing and ultrasounds if you qualify. Schedule an appointment today to verify
Finding out you’re pregnant in high school may not have been what you imagined for these years. You may have pictured prom, football games, and graduation, but not pregnancy. If you think you might be pregnant or just found out you are, The Open Door can help you and provide support and resources. Schedule a
A medical abortion is the intentional ending of an early pregnancy using drugs. Most commonly, this procedure uses two drugs: mifepristone and misoprostol. Sometimes, in rare cases, another drug called methotrexate might be used, or vaginal misoprostol might be taken alone. How Does a Medical Abortion Work? A medical abortion procedure begins when a woman
Abortion is a serious decision that comes with both physical and mental risks. An abortion procedure will change the course of your future in a significant way by closing the door to parenting or adoption. Depending on how you feel about this decision or abortion procedures, it could impact your mental health. Keep reading to
An unplanned pregnancy can trigger a variety of emotions, from fear to excitement, nervousness, and uncertainty. What will your future look like now? You may have feelings of not wanting to be pregnant because it wasn’t in your plans, or you’re starting to experience pregnancy symptoms like nausea. Keep reading to learn more about your
Finding out you’re pregnant can be an overwhelming experience—especially if it was unplanned. Who can you talk to about it? What are your options? What about abortion? Schedule a free and confidential appointment to talk with a caring staff member at The Open Door. We have locations in Breckenridge and Cisco, Texas. Here are three
A medical abortion is a pregnancy termination method that utilizes drugs to end a pregnancy and then expel it from the body. The two most common drugs used in this procedure are mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone blocks the hormone progesterone, a necessary hormone for the pregnancy to continue. It will end the pregnancy. Misoprostol causes
