Is your period late, and you’re wondering if you’re pregnant? How do you know where to begin? You could take a home pregnancy test, but can you count on getting accurate results?
When you take a home test, experts recommend following the instructions closely and repeating the test if needed. Early pregnancy symptoms include nausea, breast tenderness, and fatigue, but that doesn’t necessarily indicate pregnancy.
It’s time to schedule an appointment at Avenues Clinic for your first pregnancy test or a retest. We’ll take excellent care of you and get you the facts you need.
What’s the First Step?
After your initial intake appointment, our medical staff will administer complimentary professional pregnancy testing. Our pregnancy tests are lab-quality urine tests with 99% accuracy. They detect the level of the hCG pregnancy hormone in a woman’s urine.
By having our medical staff administer the testing, you can be confident you’re getting accurate results. You won’t have to guess if you’ve taken it too early or if the results are correct.
What’s Next?
A late period and a positive pregnancy test may not be enough information to determine if you are actually pregnant. If you receive a positive pregnancy test at Avenues Clinic, we’ll schedule you for a complimentary limited ultrasound.
Why Is an Ultrasound Important?
According to the Mayo Clinic, miscarriages are more common than people realize. Research suggests that 10 to 20% of known pregnancies end in a miscarriage, and the number may be higher, as some women miscarry before they even realize they’re pregnant.
Because it takes a woman’s body time to return to pre-pregnancy hormone levels, you may still get a positive pregnancy test days or weeks following a miscarriage. An ultrasound detects whether your pregnancy is developing or if you’ve had a miscarriage.
In addition, some pregnancies form outside the uterus. These pregnancies are known as “ectopic.” Only the uterus can support a developing pregnancy. If it is located anywhere else, it may be life-threatening.
An ultrasound also determines how far along you are in your pregnancy. You’ll know the exact number of weeks and days, which determines your options moving forward.
We’ll Review Your Situation and Your Options
Finally, once we’ve verified that you are indeed pregnant, we can discuss your situation and review all your available options. Your physical and emotional health are important to us.
We want you to have as much information as possible so you can confidently determine your next steps. All of this is possible on your very first appointment at Avenues.
Contact Us for Complimentary Services and Peace of Mind
Because the team at Avenues knows how stressful this time can be, we offer a 24-hour hotline. If you need to talk, don’t hesitate to call (502) 695-0500. Or, you can conveniently contact us using our online Contact Form.
We’re here for you from your very first visit and beyond. Trust us to care for you.