The short answer is “yes.” An ultrasound determines if your pregnancy is located inside the uterus, how many weeks you are, and if the pregnancy seems likely to progress. All three of these things are important, no matter what pregnancy option you are considering. Approximately 1 in 5 known pregnancies will end in a miscarriage. In the case of a miscarriage, elective abortion is unnecessary. 

No matter your age, confidentiality is a priority. If you are under 18, by Texas Law, you don’t need your parents’ permission to have a pregnancy test, ultrasound or STI test. We do not disclose any information to your parents— not even the fact that you’ve had an appointment at Parkridge. We encourage you to involve your parents in your pregnancy decision, but we respect your choice in the matter. If you’d like for your parents to be involved, they may join you for your appointment. The choice is up to you.

When you arrive at our clinic you will have some paperwork to fill out. Once you are done with the intake process, you will  provide a urine sample and meet with a Registered Nurse to go over medical history and a Clinic Advocate who works closely with the Nurse to provide resources and education. The nurse will run your test and then come back with your advocate to go over your results and answer any questions you may have. 

If you have a new partner, if your discharge is yellow or green, if you are itching or burning, if you notice blisters, if you have an unpleasant odor, or if you have known exposure to an STD -  you should get tested. 

No- every service at Parkridge is completely free and requires no insurance or Medicaid.

Parkridge is here for you, too! Request an appointment or call us to hear about your options.

Email info@parkridge.org for more information on how you can partner with Parkridge.

If we can't meet your medical needs, please contact one of these local care providers:

Gynecologists - https://parkridge.me/GYNReferral

Prenatal Care - https://parkridge.me/PrenatalReferral

STI Testing - https://parkridge.me/STIReferral