What STIs Should Women Be Tested For? A Simple Guide
Many women assume that a routine STI test checks for every sexually transmitted infection but that is often not the case. Standard screening panels vary by clinic, provider, and patient history. Without knowing what questions to ask, it is easy to leave an appointment believing you have been fully tested when important infections may not […]
How Soon After Exposure Should You Get Tested for STIs?
If you’ve had a potential STI exposure and you’re wondering whether to get tested right now the answer is probably yes, but with an important caveat: when you test matters almost as much as whether you test. One of the most common and consequential mistakes people make after a potential exposure is getting tested the […]
Best Telehealth Abortion Providers in Illinois
Getting abortion care is easier now. Many people use telehealth. Telehealth means you talk to a doctor online. You do not need to go to a clinic. The doctor can send abortion pills to your home. This care is private, fast and simple. Illinois is one of the states that supports abortion access. Many clinics […]
What to Do If You Throw Up After Taking Misoprostol
Misoprostol is a medicine used for abortion and miscarriage care. It helps the uterus empty. Many people use it safely as part of the abortion pill process. But some people feel sick after taking it. Vomiting can happen. This may feel scary. You may wonder if the medicine still worked. In many cases, the medicine […]
Can You Have an STI Without Symptoms? What Women Should Know
Most people assume they would know if something was wrong. That assumption feels reasonable and our bodies usually signal when something is off. But when it comes to sexually transmitted infections, that assumption is one of the most dangerous misconceptions in sexual health. The reality is that many of the most common STIs produce no […]
What Happens During an STI Test? A Guide for First Time Patients
For most people, booking an STI test isn’t the hard part. The hard part is not knowing what happens once you get there. Will there be a physical exam? Will it hurt? What samples will they take? Who sees your results? What if it comes back positive? These questions are completely normal and they’re exactly […]
What Causes Severe Cramping After Abortion Pills?
Use of abortion pills causes many women to experience agony and cramps. It’s normal to have a little pain. The body strives mightily to eliminate pregnancy tissue. But occasionally the suffering grows really acute. This is referred to as extreme cramping following abortion. It could be upsetting and terrifying. This article will explain why this […]
How to Tell If You’re Too Far Along for Abortion Pills?
If you are wondering whether you are too far along for abortion pills, the most important fact is this: there is no single physical symptom that can confirm your exact pregnancy week. Belly size, nausea, breast tenderness, fatigue, and other pregnancy symptoms vary significantly from person to person. Medication abortion eligibility is generally determined by […]
What Causes Severe Cramping After Abortion Pills?
Use of abortion pills causes many women to experience agony and cramps. It’s normal to have a little pain. The body strives mightily to eliminate pregnancy tissue. But occasionally the suffering grows really acute. This is referred to as extreme cramping following abortion. It could be upsetting and terrifying. This article will explain why this […]
What Women From Banned States Need to Know About Illinois Abortion Access
Thousands of women travel to Illinois every year for abortion care they cannot access in their home state. They come from Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Iowa, Tennessee, and beyond states where abortion has been banned or severely restricted since the Dobbs decision. Many of them have never done anything like this before. They are navigating […]