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Key Facts About Missed Period Pills Every Woman Should Know

Understanding Missed Period Pills You may have seen some buzz about “missed period pills” online and might be wondering, What are they? and Do they actually work? How do they work? Missed Period Pills are a combination of pills taken by women who are concerned about the possibility of pregnancy due to their period being

Healing and Sexual Health Post-Abortion

How long after an abortion can you have sex? Find out what to consider for your recovery, including signs of readiness and birth control options.

Pregnancy Symptoms and Testing

Pregnancy Symptoms and Testing Nearly every woman knows the feeling. The uh oh. When your period is late, you get a weird symptom seemingly out of the blue, or you just feel off. You hastily open your period tracking app and dang, you forgot to track last month’s period. Maybe you take a pregnancy test,

What Is Implantation Bleeding?

When I was very newly pregnant with my second baby (but didn’t know it yet; she was a surprise!), my cycle was funky. I experienced a few days of light bleeding, enough that I thought it was my period slowly getting started, but it stopped fairly quickly. I didn’t think much of it until a

How Do I Know That My Pregnancy Test Result Was Accurate?

False Positives and False Negatives – How Do I Know That My Pregnancy Test Result is Accurate? When you’re wondering if you’re pregnant (whether it’s planned or not), the last thing you want is a inaccurate test result. This can lead to a lot of emotional upheaval, whether your pregnancy test displays a false positive

Side Effects of the Abortion Pill

Side Effects of The Abortion Pill As with any medication, it is important to weigh the costs and benefits of taking mifepristone (the abortion pill) before making a decision about your pregnancy. What is mifepristone? Mifepristone is a drug that is approved by the FDA to block the pregnancy hormone, progesterone, from reaching the uterus,

When Should I Take A Pregnancy Test?

If you’re worried that you could be pregnant, when is it time to take a pregnancy test? Does it matter when you take it? Many assume that a pregnancy test doesn’t have to be timed to be correct, or that if they take many different kinds of tests they may get a different result. The

What is a Pre-Abortion Screening?

What is a pre-abortion screening? If you’re unexpectedly pregnant, your mind may (understandably) be spinning. If you’re considering abortion as one of your options, getting a free pre-abortion screening at Alpha Center is a good way to see if abortion (whether medication or surgical) is right for you. Check out our pregnancy symptoms quiz. Why

Steps to Take Once You Find Out You’re Pregnant

While it can be very exciting to find out you’re pregnant, it can also be overwhelming or even terrifying. All of these reactions are normal. At Alpha Center in Fort Collins, we’re here to help you consider your options regarding your pregnancy and believe that the best decision is an informed decision. In this post,

When Should I Take A Pregnancy Test?

when should I take a pregnancy test? Wondering if you’re pregnant? The condom broke. You had unprotected sex. You forgot the pill or your birth control failed. Your period is late. If you’re worried that you could be pregnant, when is it time to take a pregnancy test? Does it matter when you take it?