Combining both STI testing and abortion care into a single clinical visit is a highly efficient way to manage your reproductive health, and it is a standard workflow at many dedicated women’s healthcare facilities.
During this type of visit, you can complete your necessary diagnostic lab work, receive an ultrasound or pregnancy dating evaluation, and access medical or procedural abortion care all at the same time.
1. Booking an All-in-One Visit at Serenity Choice Health
At Serenity Choice Health, our physical Illinois locations are fully structured to provide integrated, comprehensive reproductive healthcare. You can coordinate your screening and your termination care simultaneously at either of our local centers:
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Our Chicago Clinic: 1552 W 90th St, Chicago, IL 60620
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Our Matteson Clinic: 600 Town Center Rd Suite 501, Matteson, IL 60443
By scheduling an all-in-one in-person appointment, your care team can collect your urine or blood samples for your STI testing and treatment panel while simultaneously completing your intake, medical consultation, and options counseling for abortion care.
2. Why Testing and Abortion Care Are Bundled
Clinically, it is highly recommended to screen for infections at the time of an abortion for a few important reasons:
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Protecting Your Pelvis: If a bacterial infection like chlamydia or gonorrhea is present in your cervix during an in-clinic abortion procedure or during the passing of a medical abortion, there is a small risk that the bacteria can be pushed upward into your uterus.
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Preventing Complications: Catching an infection during your visit allows providers to give you immediate antibiotics right alongside your care, completely preventing the risk of developing Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) or internal uterine scarring.
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Streamlining Prescriptions: If you are completing a medical abortion (using abortion pills) at home, your provider can send both your reproductive medications and any necessary infection treatments to your pharmacy simultaneously, saving you multiple trips.
3. What to Expect During Your Appointment
To make your single visit run as smoothly as possible, the clinical workflow typically follows these steps:
Comprehensive Follow-Up Care
Once your immediate appointment is complete, your long-term health plan can be fully customized to prevent future imbalances and keep your routine health tracking simple.
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Routine and Preventive Contraception: After an abortion, your fertility returns almost immediately. During your visit, you can discuss and walk out with a highly effective, ongoing protection method. To review birth control pills, patches, or long-acting reversible options (like IUDs), explore our contraceptive services.
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Ongoing Wellness Frameworks: Managing your reproductive health seamlessly means transitioning into routine, annual medical tracking once your current needs are resolved. To establish a primary medical home for annual exams, Pap smears, and routine lab work, read through our women’s primary care services.
Would you like assistance verifying how your insurance plan or Illinois Medicaid covers an integrated visit, or do you need help calculating your dates to ensure your appointment is scheduled within the correct medical window? Contact our medical team or book a confidential appointment to securely establish your care plan today.
Dr. James Carter is a board-certified physician and lead clinician at Serenity Choice Health, specializing in reproductive health access and medication abortion protocols. With over 20+ years of experience, he combines clinical expertise with patient-centered care to ensure safe, compassionate, and confidential reproductive healthcare.
