FAQ
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Just a photo ID.
We encourage you to schedule an appointment by calling or texting (423) 892-0803 or requesting an appointment online. Walk-ins are welcome but may have to wait as scheduled patients take priority.
All services are free and confidential.
We encourage you to bring someone who will support you. Your guest can join you for some parts of your confidential appointment at your request.
- Review the Reproductive Health Screening you will receive, including pregnancy testing and ultrasound.
- Review your health history and answer your medical questions.
- Perform a clinical pregnancy test. If positive,
- Perform an ultrasound exam to confirm pregnancy and determine how far along you are.
- Review your pregnancy options, including abortion procedures, risks, and side effects.
- Review your customized Personal Resource List and provide any necessary medical, insurance, and community support referrals.
Choices does not offer or refer for abortion. Unlike abortion providers, Choices does not profit from any decision you make. If you are considering an abortion, we provide medically accurate abortion information you need to make a fully informed choice.
We provide you with a free limited ultrasound to determine a viable pregnancy and to see how far along in pregnancy you are.
ABORTION FAQS
Even if you’ve had a positive pregnancy test, you will need an ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy, determine how far along you are, and rule out a tubal or ectopic pregnancy. You should also verify your HCG levels before booking an abortion appointment. As many as 1 in 4 pregnancies end in a natural miscarriage, and more than 80% of miscarriages occur in the first three months of pregnancy.
An ultrasound can cost an additional $200-$400 if it’s not covered by insurance. Choices offers ultrasounds free of charge.
Abortion is not currently legal in the state of Tennessee.
An untreated infection can cause significant complications if not treated before an abortion. At our center, we offer free testing and treatment for three common STIs, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. Your safety matters. Know for sure.
We believe an empowered decision is an informed decision. At your first appointment, we provide accurate information on abortion types and procedures and will walk you through all your pregnancy options.
Abortion is a serious medical procedure. Take the time to ask questions about what would happen in the event of an emergency or if medical complications arise. Learn more about clinics and any safety issues ahead of time. checkmyclinic.org
Choices provides medical consultations free of charge with one of our nurses during your ultrasound exam. Take the time you need to share your health history, ask any questions about complications and side effects, and even discuss how you may feel after your abortion. We care about you as a whole – your physical, mental and emotional health.
On occasion, there are incomplete abortions. Find out what steps you need, and don’t be afraid to seek emergency help immediately. You can also learn more about the Abortion Pill Reversal protocol. If you decide to continue the pregnancy, reversal is possible if you have only taken the first dose of the abortion pill.
Choices does not offer or refer for abortion. Unlike abortion providers, Choices does not profit from any decision you make. If you are considering an abortion, we provide medically accurate abortion information you need to make a fully informed choice.
We provide you with a free limited ultrasound to determine a viable pregnancy and to see how far along in pregnancy you are.
We can walk through all your options, discuss the side effects of the different types of abortion and answer any questions or concerns you may have. If you want to talk to someone about their own abortion experience, our confidential line for after-abortion support is 423-805-3000
Pregnancy Testing
To confirm your pregnancy, start with a no-cost pregnancy test from Choices. We will confidentially provide conclusive results at no cost to you.
STD/STI Services
During your pregnancy test, we also offer limited STD/STI screening. You and your partner receive no-cost treatment if you test positive for gonorrhea, chlamydia, or trichomoniasis.
Ultrasounds
If your pregnancy test is positive, complete the confirmation process with a no-cost limited ultrasound. An ultrasound confirms viability, the gestational age, and the location of your pregnancy.
Abortion Pill Reversal
If you’ve taken the first dose of the abortion pill method and regret your decision, it may not be too late to save your pregnancy. There’s a process called Abortion Pill Reversal, but you must act quickly.
Pregnancy Testing
To confirm your pregnancy, start with a no-cost pregnancy test from Choices. We will confidentially provide conclusive results at no cost to you.
STD/STI Services
During your pregnancy test, we also offer limited STD/STI screening. You and your partner receive no-cost treatment if you test positive for gonorrhea, chlamydia, or trichomoniasis.
Ultrasounds
If your pregnancy test is positive, complete the confirmation process with a no-cost limited ultrasound. An ultrasound confirms viability, the gestational age, and the location of your pregnancy.
Abortion Pill Reversal
If you’ve taken the first dose of the abortion pill method and regret your decision, it may not be too late to save your pregnancy. There’s a process called Abortion Pill Reversal, but you must act quickly.
