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My Friends Are Telling Me to Abort, But I’m Not Ready

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can feel confusing, especially when friends strongly share their opinions about what they think you should do. If your peers are encouraging you to have an abortion but you don’t feel ready, it’s important to remember: your pregnancy decision belongs to you. Your friends probably mean well. They care about you

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How an Adoption Plan Can Prevent Depression Caused by Abortion

Some women don’t feel ready to be a parent but also aren’t sure abortion is for them. While abortion and adoption both have an emotional impact, making an adoption plan is a possibility that can allow you to experience the future in a different way.  Considerations of Abortion According to the Mayo Clinic, having an

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How Does an Ultrasound Work?

Wondering how an ultrasound works? Ultrasound is an imaging tool nurses and technicians use to see an image of the inside of a patient’s body. It works differently than an X-ray, and is typically used to view the inside of a pregnant woman’s womb to check on the health and progression of the pregnancy. How

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Will I Pass My STI to My Child?

When left untreated, certain STIs can pass from a woman to her child during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. The good news is, with testing and treatment, you can protect your own health as well as the health of your child and partner. STI testing and treatment are also important for pregnant women considering abortion.  What

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Can STIs Go Away on Their Own?

Certain types of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) may go away on their own, but don’t leave it to chance. If you have sex of any kind, medical experts recommend you and your partner get regularly tested, even if you don’t have symptoms. What Are the Types of STIs? There are

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Are STIs Contagious? 

If you feel confused when it comes to sexually transmitted infections, you’re not alone. Mendo Lake Women’s Clinic is here to help and answer all of your questions related to this tricky topic! Are STIs Contagious?  Yes — STIs are spread from person to person through vaginal, oral, and anal contact. STIs are very common

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Why Do I Need an Ultrasound Before Taking the Abortion Pill?

If you’ve decided or are thinking about taking the abortion pill, you first need an ultrasound. An ultrasound is essential to give you more information about your pregnancy so you can stay healthy and safe. Before continuing with any pregnancy option, it’s a key step in the pregnancy confirmation process.  We’re here for you at

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Mendo Lake Women's Clinic provides evidence-based pregnancy options education and medical services at no cost to our patients, but we do not refer or perform abortions.