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Medication Abortion

 

We offer medication abortion (sometimes called the “abortion pill”). We use a combination of 2 drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol.

 

Mifepristone causes changes in the lining of the uterus. Misoprostol then causes the uterus to contract and expel the pregnancy.

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What to Expect

All patients must receive consultation services before their abortion. These may occur on the same day or be split up between two days depending on availability and your preferences

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Consultation services

• Fill out medical history paperwork

• Ultrasound exam

• Finger prick to take a small blood sample to check your blood iron levels

• Private session with a patient advocate

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Abortion Services

Abortion services will take 3-4 hours. During these services, you will: 

• Meet privately with a physician to give consent

• The doctor will give you an oral dose of mifepristone and a dose of misoprostol to take at home 24 to 48 hours later

• A patient support person will review all instructions for the remaining medication

• You will be scheduled for a follow-up telehealth appointment about one week later

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1 Week After Your Visit

About 1 week after your visit, you will have a follow-up telehealth appointment over the phone. We will call you to ask some questions to make sure the abortion has been completed. If there are any concerns we will co-ordinate the rest of your care with us at no cost.

 

Symptoms + Side Effects

Most people will experience cramping and bleeding similar to a normal heavy period. You may see blood clots and tissue that come from the uterus. This is an expected part of ending the pregnancy.

 

Bleeding or spotting lasts an average of 9–16 days and may last for up to 30 days. In rare cases (1% of the time), bleeding can be very heavy and may need to be stopped by a surgical procedure.

 

Common side effects include nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, fever, dizziness, and diarrhea.

 

A nurse is available to talk to around the clock if you have any medical concerns.