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I comprehend English and the definition of big words like "force" and "choice"....you do not.
Are you dizzy from all your spinning? Let's review your comment:
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Originally Posted by Who?Me?! You really can't understand how passing a law FORCING women to have a procedure they don't need or request is NOT controlling women??? OHMYGAWD! Brainwash complete!!!!!
As explained for the umpteenth time, these women are ALREADY undergoing an ultrasound. What about that don't you comprehend?
Imaging studies An ultrasound is virtually always done for pregnancy confirmation and dating. Doctors are looking for how many fetuses may be developing, the size of the fetus or fetuses, a picture of the uterus and ovaries, and to rule out a problem such as an ectopic pregnancy (a life-threatening condition in which the fetus develops outside the uterus).
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The assessment process involves only a targeted history, physical examination, laboratory work, and ultrasound (including dating of the pregnancy, if indicated) followed by a counseling session.
ETA: My sister is an ultrasonographer and works in a OB/GYNE fertility clinic. Although her office does not perform abortions, she confirmed for me that u/s's are standard procedure to determine the gestational age of the fetus (many women lie about the date of their last menstrual period especially if they are at the upper end of the abortion timeframe window), and to determine the location and number of fetuses. Of course, you don't need to take my word for it. You can call your local abortion clinic and ask them their procedures.
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ETA: My sister is an ultrasonographer and works in a OB/GYNE fertility clinic. Although her office does not perform abortions, she confirmed for me that u/s's are standard procedure to determine the gestational age of the fetus (many women lie about the date of their last menstrual period especially if they are at the upper end of the abortion timeframe window), and to determine the location and number of fetuses. Of course, you don't need to take my word for it. You can call your local abortion clinic and ask them their procedures.
Thanks. I did a search, obviously did not word it properly.
Here's an interesting article on the effect forcing women to view ultrasounds has had on their decisions to abort in other states where this has already been introduced (Hint it has had no effect):
I thought the GOP and tea party was about less government in their lives.................hmmmmm it seems they like to put that aside when it will help with their agenda
No. It's counter productive to put more restrictions on first trimester abortions since it will just lead to an increase in second trimester abortions. Women having first trimester abortions most likely shouldn't be having the babies anyway dontcha think?
Wrong. I'm pretty sure that an ultrasound is required and performed prior to &/or during the abortion procedure itself.
You are pretty wrong.
Ever heard of RU487?
Forcing women to have a penetrative vaginal ultrasound (medical procedure) before undergoing a legal, often nonmedical procedure, is a huge violation of personal privacy and autonomy.
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