Pregnancy & Reproductive Health Blog
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About Mifepristone (RU-486) Risks
Approved for use in the US in September of 2000, mifepristone is a medication used in combination with misoprostol to facilitate 1st trimester abortion (medical abortion). While misoprostol causes the uterus to contract, mifepristone is responsible for blocking the...
Do Abortions Hurt? Real Experiences with Pain in Surgical and Medical Procedures
Yes, the majority of women who undergo an abortion report experiencing pain, although the intensity and character of the pain vary significantly from person to person and depend on the method used. Pain during both surgical abortion and medical abortion (a.k.a....
Can I Buy the Abortion Pill Online?
WARNING: Do not risk your life by taking an abortion pill purchased online. Yes, the abortion pill (Mifepristone and Misoprostol) can be purchased online. However, it is strongly advised by the FDA and medical professionals to avoid purchasing unregulated medication...
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...
Common Myths and Misconceptions About Sex and 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?
Yes, dollar store pregnancy tests are generally just as accurate as more expensive name-brand tests. All home pregnancy tests work by detecting the hormone Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) in the urine. Since all legally sold over-the-counter tests in the United...
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...