Late Term Abortion and Its Options

As one of the only states with the fewest restrictions on abortions, women considering a late term abortion Albuquerque should know all of the options available to them prior to making a decision.  CareNet Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque has created this informative guide to help women understand their late term abortion options.

What is a late term abortion?
A late-term abortion is a termination of the fetus during an advanced stage of pregnancy. These abortions occur after the 12^th week of gestation or at any time during the 3^rd trimester.

Why would women get a late term abortion?
Those considering a late-term abortion may do so for a variety of reasons. Some may choose to abort their pregnancy because they were not able to come to this decision earlier in their first or second trimesters. However, many women undergo this procedure because there is a medical condition or occurrence that puts the mother, fetus or both at risk.

What options are available for late-term abortions?
There are two methods which can be used to abort a fetus during their pregnancy. The first is referred to as “dilation and evacuation”. During this procedure, the doctor dilates the woman, removes small tissue in the uterus with a vacuum, removes larger tissues in the uterus with forceps, and uses suction to remove all remaining contents. The “induction” method uses a needle to deliver a medication into the uterus to induce contractions. This causes the body to go into labor and push out the fetus.

What are the complications of a late-term abortion?
All medical procedures carry an inherent risk of complication during and after the event. Many late term abortion procedures do not cause significant complications for most women. Those that do face complications may have symptoms such as bleeding, cramping or nausea. Other minor complications such as hemorrhage or uterine atony are rare; major complications like hospitalization or death are extremely rare.

How can I learn more about late-term abortion options?
For more information about terminating your pregnancy via a late-term abortion in albuquerque, speak to a CareNet Pregnancy Centers of Albuquerque representative confidentially. We are the late term abortion Albuquerque resource women trust and will provide you with all of the information you seek.

STIs: What Happens during Testing?

All women who have been sexually active, regardless of their pregnancy status, should receive routine testing for sexually transmitted diseases. Although many of these infections are treatable, some STIs do not have easily identifiable symptoms and may develop into serious health problems if left untreated. Care Net Centers of Albuquerque is ready to offer fast and free STI testing for Albuquerque women.

STI Testing Albuquerque: What Happens During Testing 

Even if you do not have any symptoms, it is important for your overall health to get regularly tested for STIs if you are sexually active. Unfortunately, there is no single test that produces results for all STIs. Instead, each STI has its own testing procedure which a doctor or medical professional can administer. Some of these test methods may include:

●        Physical exams to check for visible symptoms like discharge, bumps or other irritations. If sores are discovered, fluid from the area may be swabbed for testing.

●        Blood tests, both finger pricks and arm-extractions, may be required to test for certain STIs.

●        Cheek swabs can be administered to test for HIV.

●        Urine tests are also common.

●        For specific STIs, the doctor may take swab or cell samples from the throat, cervix, penis, vagina, anus or urethra.

After the doctor completes one or more of these methods, you can receive results in as little as a half of an hour. Some symptoms can be immediately diagnosed visually, other symptoms may require that samples are sent to a lab and it may take days or weeks to receive results. Thankfully, many clinics can perform HIV testing in-house to give you results on the same day.

STI Testing Albuquerque

Care Net Centers of Albuquerque are focused on preserving your wellbeing. Our centers are equipped with the resources and information you need to make healthy choices for your future. We have a team of compassionate, non-judgmental medical professionals who can discreetly administer STI testing for Albuquerque residents. Schedule an appointment for STI testing today at one of four our conveniently located centres in Albuquerque, East Mountain, Rio Rancho and Los Lunas.