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Understanding Early Pregnancy Symptoms Discovering that you might be pregnant can be an overwhelming experience, filled with a range of emotions. If you find yourself wondering, “Am I pregnant?” take a deep breath and know that you aren’t alone: Ivy...Continued

While both the abortion pill and Plan B deal with pregnancy, they have very distinct purposes. Plan B is a preventive measure against pregnancy, while the abortion pill is a method to terminate an already established pregnancy. What Is Plan...Continued

The abortion pill uses specific drugs to terminate a pregnancy. While known by various names such as at-home abortion, chemical abortion, self-managed abortion, and others, all these terms essentially refer to the same method of terminating a pregnancy using drugs....Continued

Should You Talk to Someone Before Making an Abortion Decision? If you think you might be pregnant and are considering abortion, it’s normal to have questions. Ivy Women’s Center in Mentor, OH provides no-cost pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds so...Continued

If you're considering a surgical abortion, one of your first questions might be: how long does it take? While the procedure itself is typically under an hour, the full appointment—including prep, paperwork, and recovery—can take several hours. The timeline also...Continued

Deciding whether or not to terminate your pregnancy is a big decision. If you’re halfway through a medication abortion and have second thoughts, there is a small window where you can potentially reverse the effects of the abortion pill.  Keep...Continued