Learning you are pregnant often comes with many questions—especially if you’re worried about sexually transmitted diseases or infections (STDs/STIs). Some STDs/STIs can spread to your baby during pregnancy or delivery, but testing and treatment can significantly lower transmission risk and protect your health. If you haven’t been tested yet, now is a good time to
Waiting to take a pregnancy test when your period isn’t due for a while can feel like an eternity. You might wonder if a blood test is an option to get faster results or if a urine test is precise enough. We’ll cover the differences between these two pregnancy tests below. While waiting, remember that
There are two general categories of abortion: medical and surgical. A medical abortion (the abortion pill) terminates a pregnancy with drugs, while a surgical abortion is more invasive and uses tools and suction to end and remove a pregnancy. If you’re thinking about having an abortion, make sure that you’re informed by understanding the side