Having an abortion is perhaps one of the most difficult decisions for a woman. However, sometimes, the circumstances do not permit a woman to carry on with a pregnancy and therefore, it has to be medically terminated before it reaches a certain stage, in order to avoid complications.
Just like there are many tests and examinations to check for a pregnancy, there are tests and examinations to check whether the fetus can be aborted. An abortion pregnancy test consists of several procedures conducted in order to check for any health conditions due to which you may require special consideration.
Abortion tests will include the collection of medical history, physical examination, and ultrasounds. If you suffer from a particular medical condition which the doctor feels may threaten your life, some other tests may be conducted as well. Since the medical termination of pregnancy is a serious procedure and has often been misused, there are laws safeguarding the privacy of the individuals involved. The doctor will also ask you to sign consent forms for the termination of the pregnancy.
The physical examination before abortion will include taking the vitals of a person and evaluating the heart rate and the blood pressure. There will be a brief pelvic exam to help determine the size and the shape of the uterus. This can help the doctor estimate the stage of pregnancy and the age of the fetus. Your doctor will also check the fallopian tubes and the ovaries for any abnormalities or the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy.
Apart from the physical examination, there will be many laboratory tests, including an abortion blood test. The doctors will ask you to send a urine sample to confirm pregnancy. A blood sample will be taken next. Your blood test will help determine if your blood iron levels are normal. If you suffer from anemia, it may not be appropriate to have an abortion immediately. The blood test will also help determine your blood type and whether you are Rh negative.
If you are at high risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease, the doctor may opt to test you for potential STDs too. You may also be asked to get a pap smear to check for dysplasia. Lastly, you will need to have an ultrasound which will help to ensure that the uterus is the right shape and size and that the pregnancy is in the uterus and is not ectopic