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Can an STD Go Away on Its Own?
Perhaps you’ve hooked up with someone whose sexual health you’re uncertain about, and you don’t know how to ask them, or you can’t ask them. To make matters worse, you think you may be pregnant. If you know how many people your partner has slept with, you can use a sexual exposure calculator  to help you determine your exposure level. However, regardless of your exposure, if you think you have an STD and are wondering if it will go away on its own, it depends on the STD. Thi
Jul 164 min read


Can I Continue My Pregnancy After Taking the Abortion Pill?
Making a major decision can be stressful. Sometimes people think that just picking an option will provide clarity. But what if you change...
May 283 min read


The 3 C's of Abortion: Cytotec, Complications, and Pregnancy Confirmation
If you or someone you care about is facing an unexpected pregnancy, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. With so much information (and misinformation) out there, it can be hard to know where to start.  Mosaic Health  is here to help you cut through the confusion and get the facts. Let’s get into it! Cytotec (Misoprostol) Cytotec, or Misoprostol, is commonly used alongside Mifepristone in medical abortions. However, some people attempt to use Cytotec alone, which comes with sign
Mar 62 min read


Adoption: An Empowering Pregnancy Choice in Granite City and Fairview Heights IL
An unexpected pregnancy can be one of the many reasons why life gets complicated. Perhaps this is not the right time for you to start a...
Jan 163 min read


Period vs. Pregnancy in Fairview Heights and Granite City, IL
Let’s be honest: it can be hard to tell if you’re pregnant when some period symptoms are similar to pregnancy symptoms. If you think you...
Nov 14, 20242 min read


What Are the Most Common STDs and Their Symptoms?
Because many STDs do not show symptoms, you may not even know you are infected. Below are some of the most common STDs and the...
Sep 16, 20242 min read


What to expect after taking the abortion pill
When it comes to women's reproductive health, few topics evoke more complex emotions and debate than abortion. The medical abortion...
Jul 12, 20242 min read


5 Questions to Ask If You're Pregnant
If you’re pregnant or think you might be, we know it can be filled with uncertainty, even if your pregnancy was planned. We want to help...
May 15, 20242 min read


What is a Misoprostol Only Abortion?
The pending United States Supreme Court on the distribution of mifepristone, the first drug in a medication abortion (also known as...
Mar 15, 20243 min read


Is Abortion Pill Regret Real?
Facing an unexpected pregnancy is an emotionally, physically, and mentally taxing experience. It's a deeply personal decision created...
Jan 15, 20242 min read


Teen Pregnancy: What To Do?
Are you concerned that you might be pregnant? If you’re a teen coping with a possible unplanned pregnancy, you may not be sure who to talk to or how to get answers to your questions. You might be wondering what to do and who to tell. Did you know that more than 270,000 babies were born to girls ages 15 to 19 in 2013? Like many young women your age, you were likely encouraged – and even pressured – into having sex before you were ready, with no one willing to talk with you abo
Dec 17, 20233 min read


What Is A Pregnancy Resource Center? Should I Visit One?
If you’re coping with an unplanned pregnancy or think you may be pregnant, you may not be sure where to turn for support and the information you need to know. You may also be wondering where to get the best medical care, emotional support, and counseling. You’ve likely heard of abortion clinics, but you may also have heard of organizations called pregnancy resource centers – sometimes called simply pregnancy centers or pregnancy clinics – like Mosaic Health. What is the diffe
Dec 17, 20233 min read


Why Get Tested for STDs?
If you’ve ever had sex, you’re likely concerned about the risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease, or STD. What are STDs? How...
Dec 17, 20234 min read


Do You Have a Viable Pregnancy?
If you’ve received a positive pregnancy test result, you’re likely experiencing a range of emotions. You also know you have some...
Dec 17, 20234 min read


What You Need to Know Before Having an Abortion
If you’re experiencing an unplanned pregnancy — or suspect you might be pregnant — you know you have some important decisions to make. One option you’ve likely heard about is abortion. You may have heard from people you know, or from various media sources, that abortion is a quick, easy, painless procedure with no significant risks to your health. But while you may feel a sense of urgency, it is a good idea to take the time to be well-informed before making a decision about a
Dec 17, 20234 min read


Pregnancy & Fetal Development Week by Week
Are you pregnant? Think you might be pregnant? If you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may be going through a range of emotions as...
Dec 17, 20236 min read


STDs and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
If you’re pregnant, one concern you may have is whether you have a sexually transmitted disease, or STD. Also known as sexually...
Dec 17, 20234 min read


What Is The Abortion Pill & How Does It Work?
If you are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy, you are likely considering whether abortion is the best option for you and your baby. You...
Dec 17, 20234 min read


What Are the Early Signs of Pregnancy?
Are you wondering if you could be pregnant? What are some early signs of pregnancy? While the only way to know for sure is to take a pregnancy test, there are many changes that take place throughout your body from the moment your baby is conceived. These changes can lead to a number of early pregnancy symptoms. Below are a dozen possible early signs and symptoms of pregnancy that you should be looking for. Please note that the exact symptoms vary, meaning that some women will
Dec 17, 20233 min read


Do You Know What to Expect After an Abortion?
Do You Know What to Expect After an Abortion? Whether you’ve just had an abortion, or if you’re considering whether to have one, you...
Dec 17, 20233 min read
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