By the age of 25, 50% of sexually active individuals will contract an STI. According to the CDC, there are approximately 20 million new cases each year. They are easy to transmit if you are sexually active and testing should be a routine part of your healthcare. A common misconception is that you will have
I’m Having an Abortion. Why Do I Still Need an STD Test?
What Can I Do if I’ve Changed My Mind About Abortion but Have Already Taken the Abortion Pill?
When a woman is facing an unplanned pregnancy, she faces a range of emotions as she figures out her plan of action. She may choose a non-surgical abortion, known as the abortion pill. This type of abortion consists of 2 pills, one taken approximately 24-48 hours after the first pill. Sometimes, after taking this first
Why Should I Get an Ultrasound?
Why Should I Get an Ultrasound? Find out why having an ultrasound is important before going through with your abortion. We are for you to answer some of those questions you might want have like: What can an ultrasound tell me? When can I get an ultrasound? . . We receive calls from girls who
Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Go for an Abortion
You may be facing an unplanned pregnancy and feel abortion is your only option. Here are some things to consider before making that appointment. 1.) Are you really pregnant? Because pregnancy symptoms can be similar to other causes, it may be difficult to tell if you are pregnant based only on your symptoms. Crossroads offers
What are the Types of Abortion: Surgical or Nonsurgical
For a woman, realizing she is pregnant can be life-altering, especially if it’s an unplanned pregnancy. It is important for her to gather information to make the best decision. Here we are going to share the two kinds of abortion. NON-SURGICAL: Hand holding a pillHand holding a pill Non-surgical abortions, also called medical abortions, are
One Woman’s Difficult Decision Blesses a Family
Did you realize there are two million infertile couples in the United States at any given point in time? Maybe you or someone you know has struggled to conceive. While there can be many reasons causing the infertility, couples who are unable to conceive or carry a baby to delivery, face many challenges. At the
A Deeper Dive at Chemical Abortion
Chemical abortions are being promoted as a “quick and easy” way to end an unplanned pregnancy. But, is it really “quick and easy?” Click the link to listen to Tammy and Elizabeth’s stories with the abortion pill and hear how they would describe their experiences as traumatic and heartbreaking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1HUfG-W-P0
Am I Pregnant?
Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy? You probably have lots of questions. We offer free pregnancy testing and free ultrasounds to confirm your pregnancy and help you discover how far along you are. We also offer options counseling if you’re struggling with your pregnancy decision. Early Pregnancy Symptoms Check-list Is your period more than
Abortion is More Accessible Than Ever… But the Risks are Real
Please be informed before deciding how to manage an unplanned pregnancy. Over the last decade, the face of abortion accessibility has been changing. Two new emergency birth control pills have emerged. Plan B, around since 2006, has been termed the “Morning After Pill.” This pill can be taken within 3 days of unprotected sex and
E.W.Y.L
Do you or someone else you know need a little help? Are they pregnant or have a young child? We have a great program here at Crossroads called Earn While You Learn. A woman can come twice a month, watch videos and learn about childbirth, breastfeeding, and parenting. After meeting with one of our advocates,