FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?
Perhaps you are too afraid to contact us but you have some questions. We hope that the answers to general questions listed below will help you.
1. How do I get pregnant?
2. Will you tell anyone about my visit to the center?
3. Can I become pregnant without having intercourse?
4. What are the symptoms of pregnancy?
5. How does a pregnancy test work?
6. Are there any risks in taking the Morning After Pill?
7. Can anyone make me have an abortion?
8. Does abortion have any physical risks?
9. Will abortion affect me emotionally?
2. Will you tell anyone about my visit to the center?
3. Can I become pregnant without having intercourse?
4. What are the symptoms of pregnancy?
5. How does a pregnancy test work?
6. Are there any risks in taking the Morning After Pill?
7. Can anyone make me have an abortion?
8. Does abortion have any physical risks?
9. Will abortion affect me emotionally?
How do I get pregnant?
A woman becomes pregnant through sexual intercourse or other sexual activities when sperm from the man travels up through the woman's vagina and into her uterus. Pregnancy occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg in the woman and the fertilized egg implants itself in the uterus wall.
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A woman becomes pregnant through sexual intercourse or other sexual activities when sperm from the man travels up through the woman's vagina and into her uterus. Pregnancy occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg in the woman and the fertilized egg implants itself in the uterus wall.
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CONTACT
(865) 428-HOPE (4673)
info@wccsevier.org
info@wccsevier.org
HOURS
Monday 10:00 - 3:00
Tuesday 12:00 - 5:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 3:00
Thursday 12:00 - 5:00
Friday - Sunday Closed
Tuesday 12:00 - 5:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 3:00
Thursday 12:00 - 5:00
Friday - Sunday Closed
LOCATION
304 Eastgate Road
Sevierville, TN 37862
Sevierville, TN 37862
Will you tell anyone about my visit to your center?
All our services are confidential which means we won't tell anyone (parents, friends, etc.) that you visited us and we will not contact you without your permission. We are here to help you!
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All our services are confidential which means we won't tell anyone (parents, friends, etc.) that you visited us and we will not contact you without your permission. We are here to help you!
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Can I become pregnant without having intercourse?
Pregnancy can happen any time that sperm is ejaculated or pre-ejaculated out of a man and spilled near the woman's sexual organs. There is no way to know the exact risk of pregnancy when this happens - no matter how it happens. Activities such as petting or foreplay can still put you at risk of becoming pregnant.
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Pregnancy can happen any time that sperm is ejaculated or pre-ejaculated out of a man and spilled near the woman's sexual organs. There is no way to know the exact risk of pregnancy when this happens - no matter how it happens. Activities such as petting or foreplay can still put you at risk of becoming pregnant.
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What are the symptoms of pregnancy?
Many women don't experience any symptoms until after they have missed their period or are at least a week or two along. Nausea, swollen breasts, tiredness or dizziness as well as frequent urination are all common symptoms a pregnant woman
may experience. Every woman's body is different and you may experience other symptoms or no symptoms at all. It is possible that any combination of these symptoms could mean you are premenstrual or that you have the flu or some other illness. The only way to be sure is to have a pregnancy test.
Many women, especially young women, have normally irregular periods. This means that the period can be delayed. These irregularities can happen from month to month. Although pregnancy could be a reason for missing a period, it could also be caused by illness, travel, worry or stress. How accurate is a pregnancy test? - Our test is a urine based test, and is over 98% accurate. Other tests may vary in their accuracy.
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Many women don't experience any symptoms until after they have missed their period or are at least a week or two along. Nausea, swollen breasts, tiredness or dizziness as well as frequent urination are all common symptoms a pregnant woman
may experience. Every woman's body is different and you may experience other symptoms or no symptoms at all. It is possible that any combination of these symptoms could mean you are premenstrual or that you have the flu or some other illness. The only way to be sure is to have a pregnancy test.
Many women, especially young women, have normally irregular periods. This means that the period can be delayed. These irregularities can happen from month to month. Although pregnancy could be a reason for missing a period, it could also be caused by illness, travel, worry or stress. How accurate is a pregnancy test? - Our test is a urine based test, and is over 98% accurate. Other tests may vary in their accuracy.
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How does a pregnancy test work?
Pregnancy tests work by detecting human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). hCG is a hormone produced by cells in the uterus and is found only in pregnant women. hCG levels continue to rise as your pregnancy progresses.
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Pregnancy tests work by detecting human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). hCG is a hormone produced by cells in the uterus and is found only in pregnant women. hCG levels continue to rise as your pregnancy progresses.
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My test said negative but I still haven’t started. Could my pregnancy test be wrong?
Yes, It is possible to receive false results, both positive and negative, from your urine or blood pregnancy test.
If you get a false positive from a home pregnancy test, it is usually the result of faulty test strips. Most home pregnancy tests now have an indicator that shows whether or not the test is working correctly. If you leave your pregnancy test too long before checking it, this can also cause a false positive. Eventually, the urine will soak through the test, exposing the chemical strip that indicates pregnancy. Be sure to follow the instructions as closely as possible.
Both blood and urine tests can also produce false positives if you are taking a drug that contains hCG. These drugs are commonly used in fertility treatments, so ask your health care provider about whether your medications could affect pregnancy test results.
False negative pregnancy tests are also possible and typically occur with early pregnancy tests. If you test too early you may not have enough hCG in your urine or blood to indicate pregnancy. It is important to repeat your pregnancy test again a few days later, even if you test negative.
Source: http://www.epigee.org/pregnancy/pregnancy_tests.html
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Yes, It is possible to receive false results, both positive and negative, from your urine or blood pregnancy test.
If you get a false positive from a home pregnancy test, it is usually the result of faulty test strips. Most home pregnancy tests now have an indicator that shows whether or not the test is working correctly. If you leave your pregnancy test too long before checking it, this can also cause a false positive. Eventually, the urine will soak through the test, exposing the chemical strip that indicates pregnancy. Be sure to follow the instructions as closely as possible.
Both blood and urine tests can also produce false positives if you are taking a drug that contains hCG. These drugs are commonly used in fertility treatments, so ask your health care provider about whether your medications could affect pregnancy test results.
False negative pregnancy tests are also possible and typically occur with early pregnancy tests. If you test too early you may not have enough hCG in your urine or blood to indicate pregnancy. It is important to repeat your pregnancy test again a few days later, even if you test negative.
Source: http://www.epigee.org/pregnancy/pregnancy_tests.html
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Are there any risks in taking the Morning After Pill?
Yes, some of the possible side effects of this drug are fatigue, irregular bleeding, tenderness, abdominal pain, headaches, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness and possible blood clot formation. You must have a prescription in order to obtain the morning after pill.
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Yes, some of the possible side effects of this drug are fatigue, irregular bleeding, tenderness, abdominal pain, headaches, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness and possible blood clot formation. You must have a prescription in order to obtain the morning after pill.
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Can anyone make me have an abortion?
No, It is against the law for anyone to force you to have an abortion. Not even a husband or parent can require you to undergo an abortion against your will, even if you are a minor (under 18 years old). Our center exists to help you in any circumstance. We can also help you in discussing your possible pregnancy with those closest to you that are influencing your decision.
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No, It is against the law for anyone to force you to have an abortion. Not even a husband or parent can require you to undergo an abortion against your will, even if you are a minor (under 18 years old). Our center exists to help you in any circumstance. We can also help you in discussing your possible pregnancy with those closest to you that are influencing your decision.
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Does abortion have any physical risks?
Some side effects may occur with induced abortion. These include abdominal pain and cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In most abortions, no serious complications occur. However, complications may happen in as many as 1 out of every 100 early abortions and in about 1 out of every 50 later abortions. Such complications may include the following: Heavy Bleeding
Infection
Incomplete Abortion (some fetal parts not removed by the abortion)
Allergic Reaction to Drugs
Tearing of the Cervix
Scarring of the Uterine Lining
Perforation of the Uterus
Damage to Internal Organs
Death
In extreme cases, other physical complications from abortion including excessive bleeding, infection, organ damage from a perforated uterus, and adverse reactions to anesthesia may lead to death. This complication is very rare and occurs, on average, in less than 20 cases per year.
Source: http://abortionfaq.org/topics/abortion-info
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Some side effects may occur with induced abortion. These include abdominal pain and cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In most abortions, no serious complications occur. However, complications may happen in as many as 1 out of every 100 early abortions and in about 1 out of every 50 later abortions. Such complications may include the following: Heavy Bleeding
Infection
Incomplete Abortion (some fetal parts not removed by the abortion)
Allergic Reaction to Drugs
Tearing of the Cervix
Scarring of the Uterine Lining
Perforation of the Uterus
Damage to Internal Organs
Death
In extreme cases, other physical complications from abortion including excessive bleeding, infection, organ damage from a perforated uterus, and adverse reactions to anesthesia may lead to death. This complication is very rare and occurs, on average, in less than 20 cases per year.
Source: http://abortionfaq.org/topics/abortion-info
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Will abortion affect me emotionally?
Post-Abortion Syndrome (PAS) is what some women experience following an abortion. While some women can experience relief right after their abortion, emotions can "catch up" with them months or even years later. Many express that they wish they could go back and "undo" the abortion. Some typical symptoms include: guilt, anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, re-experiencing the abortion, fear of not being able to get pregnant again, survival guilt, eating disorders, alcohol or drug abuse.
For more information visit abortionfaq.org
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Post-Abortion Syndrome (PAS) is what some women experience following an abortion. While some women can experience relief right after their abortion, emotions can "catch up" with them months or even years later. Many express that they wish they could go back and "undo" the abortion. Some typical symptoms include: guilt, anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, re-experiencing the abortion, fear of not being able to get pregnant again, survival guilt, eating disorders, alcohol or drug abuse.
For more information visit abortionfaq.org
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