How Common Are Chemical Pregnancies?

How Common Are Chemical Pregnancies?

Key Takeaways Chemical pregnancies are more common than many people realize and often happen very early in pregnancy. A chemical pregnancy is when a fertilized egg implants but stops developing shortly afterward. Some women may not realize they experienced a chemical...
Seeing a Faint Pregnancy Test Line? 

Seeing a Faint Pregnancy Test Line? 

Key Takeaways A faint line on a pregnancy test can still mean you’re pregnant, even if the result looks unclear or lighter than expected. Testing very early, using diluted urine, or low hCG levels can all cause a faint positive line. Evaporation lines can sometimes be...
How to Know if the Abortion Pill Worked

How to Know if the Abortion Pill Worked

Key Takeaways The abortion pill causes cramping and bleeding as the body attempts to expel the pregnancy. Heavy bleeding and passage of clots are common signs that the medication is working. Abortion pills can fail, especially as pregnancy progresses. The only way to...
Failed Abortion: What to Know & What To Do

Failed Abortion: What to Know & What To Do

Key Takeaways A failed abortion means the pregnancy continues after an attempted abortion. A failed medical abortion can occur if the abortion pill does not fully work. Signs that abortion failed may include ongoing pregnancy symptoms or a positive pregnancy test. An...
How Much Does an Ultrasound Cost?

How Much Does an Ultrasound Cost?

Key Takeaways Ultrasound pricing varies widely depending on location, insurance, and facility type. Without insurance, ultrasound costs can range from $100 to over $1,000. With insurance, ultrasound costs depend on deductibles and network coverage. An ultrasound...