Pregnancy & Reproductive Health Blog
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Can I Buy the Abortion Pill Online?
WARNING: Do not risk your life by taking an abortion pill purchased online. The idea of going to a clinic and waiting anxiously in an examination room for the pills you need to end your pregnancy seems less than ideal. If there were some way you could get started on...
The Suggested Advantage of IUDs: Have the Risks Changed or Just Our Perception?
In an attempt to "curb teen pregnancy," Golisano Children’s Hospital recently launched a campaign to promote...
Myths and Misconceptions About Sex & Pregnancy
When women come to CompassCare because they’re considering abortion, they often share how they thought they couldn’t become pregnant or why they thought they were safe. There are many widely believed myths about sex and pregnancy, which is why we wanted to look at some of the more common misconceptions here.
Attending College Pregnant: You Can Do It!
Pregnancy will bring challenges, no doubt. And as a college student, those challenges can feel doubly difficult. College is a stressful time - course loads, a job, friends and more all demand your time and attention. Being pregnant can up-level this already...
Google Reviews: What to Make of Them
Most of CompassCare's online reviews are either a 5 star or a 1. Why? Sadly, women's reproductive health is an issue of political debate. Because of that, simply and quietly providing care to women facing unplanned pregnancy can be culturally and...
Are Dollar Store Pregnancy Tests Accurate?
$25 for a pregnancy test can be a bit pricey, especially when you want to buy two or three, just to make sure. A $1 pregnancy test seems like the way to go, but there's that unnerving feeling that you may be "getting what you paid for." Are all pregnancy tests the...
Women Looking for Abortion Info Visit CompassCare First
You're in the right place! More than 1400 women (and 500 men) visit this website per month for more information regarding their unplanned pregnancy, STDs and to schedule free healthcare services. CompassCare is one of the leading websites for information about...
Can I Get a Same-Day Abortion?
While it may be possible to start a medical abortion today, should you? Making a major decision in haste and under pressure can lead to significant emotional and psychological damage later on. Any major life event change can be stressful and stress effects how you...
The Big 3 STDs at an All-Time High
On October 19, 2016, the Centers for Disease Control released their annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report."2015 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Surveillance." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, October 2016,...
Is Marijuana Safe for Pregnant Women?
A recent survey of pregnant and non-pregnant women revealed that 70% of women believe there is little or no risk associated with using marijuana once or twice a week. In addition, upon review of data collected from 2007-2012, the American Journal of Obstetrics &...