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If you suspect you’re pregnant but would like to know for sure, see the women’s health specialists at The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center in Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica, Queens, and another in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. They offer free in-office pregnancy testing and ultrasounds to detect or rule out a pregnancy. Schedule an evaluation by calling the nearest New York City office or using the online booking feature today. Telehealth is also available.
Pregnancy Test Q & A
What is a pregnancy test?
A pregnancy test is often a urine test that determines whether or not you’re pregnant. It tests for human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy. HCG levels begin increasing after a fertilized egg implants into the uterus, about 6-10 days after conception.
Blood tests and ultrasounds can also screen for pregnancies. Urine pregnancy tests are available at The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center at no cost to patients.
Am I a candidate for a pregnancy test?
There are several reasons you might take a pregnancy test at The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center. If you’ve taken a pregnancy test at home but aren’t sure of its accuracy, an in-office test can confirm your result.
You might also need a pregnancy test before using a new form of birth control, taking a new medication, or undergoing other women’s health treatments.
What happens during a pregnancy test?
Urine tests are common pregnancy tests. To complete this test, you will simply pee in a cup, and the The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center team will evaluate the results to learn if you’re pregnant or not. They may also take a blood sample.
Ultrasounds use painless waves to create images of internal body structures. You might be a candidate for a transvaginal ultrasound (inserting a tiny device into your vagina to create images) or an abdominal ultrasound to view your uterus, confirm a pregnancy, and make sure everything looks healthy.
What can I expect after my pregnancy test?
If you’re pregnant, the The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center OB/GYN team can care for you during your pregnancy and beyond. They offer comprehensive women’s health services to address any questions you might have about pregnancy and how to keep yourself and your baby as healthy as possible.
If you’re not pregnant but would like to be, your women’s health provider offers methods to help boost fertility.
If you’re sexually active but want to avoid becoming pregnant, The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center offers an array of family planning services, including education, Nexplanon® implants, intrauterine devices (IUDs), Depo-Provera® shots, vaginal rings, patches, and pills.
Your specialist can work with you to find a birth control option that matches your lifestyle and preferences.
Schedule a free pregnancy test at The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center by calling the office or booking an appointment online today. Telehealth is also available.