If you or someone you care about is facing an unexpected pregnancy, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. With so much information (and misinformation) out there, it can be hard to know where to start. Your Options Medical is here to help you cut through the confusion and get the facts.  Let’s get into it! #1 Cytotec (Misoprostol) Cytotec, or Misoprostol , is commonly used alongside Mifepristone in medical abortions. However, some people attempt to use Cytotec alone, which comes w

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If you’re experiencing an unexpected pregnancy, you may be sorting through your options and you probably have heard about “the Abortion...

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As a nonprofit organization, Your Options Medical is dedicated to reaching out to women and families who are facing unexpected pregnancies and seeking compassionate support. We offer free women’s health services. At Your Options, we understand the services we offer are vital to women. We strive to ensure there are no barriers to women accessing our services– including cost. What about insurance? There are multiple reasons why we do not require our patients to give insuran

Okay Ladies, let’s be honest. Most of us tend to dread our time of the month! The symptoms drive us bonkers — like consistent cramps...

Are you thinking of using contraception to prevent pregnancy? Are you already using it? Have you ever considered how it works? Is it effective 100% of the time? Will it prevent STI’s? We put together a chart of the most commonly used methods of birth control to answer all of these questions for you. ** The only way to 100% protect against STI’s is abstinence When used correctly contraception is very effective in preventing pregnancy, but we’re not all perfect and sometime

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Your Options Medical offers a host of services including pregnancy testing, ultrasound, and options counseling. When serving patients, some women want to know details about early fetal development. We receive a lot of questions, but here are a few answers to the most common fetal development questions that come our way. “What is the difference between an embryo and a fetus?” The terms embryo and fetus signify the unborn baby’s level of development . Similar to using the

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It can be difficult to determine exactly when a woman became pregnant. There can be many reasons a patient wants to know the precise timeline. Reasons may include: sentimental purposes, health factors, and more. Though it may be impossible to determine the exact moment, we can make an estimation. How do I make an educated estimation of when I become pregnant? Let’s first define a few terms: LMP: “Abbreviation for ‘last menstrual period.’ By convention, pregnancies are date

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Dating your cycle and trying to figure out all that is happening with your body can be frustrating and confusing. How long is my period? What is ovulation exactly ? My LMP? Understanding your body’s natural processes and being able to navigate one’s monthly cycle is helpful. If you want to get pregnant (or not), knowing when you are most likely to conceive can help you make a plan. Understanding the complexity of our bodies can be an educational and exciting journey. First, l