Pre-abortion procedures:
Abortion can be a mentally stressful procedure, so counseling holds an important place in pre-abortion procedures. The main objectives of this counseling are to:
● Help the woman to make an informed decision
● Provide knowledge about the procedure
● Remove the anxiety related to the procedure
This counseling can be performed by a nurse, doctor or an experienced counselor. During counseling, the woman is given pregnancy options counseling and informed consent-related counseling. A woman may have a variety of reasons for opting for an abortion. The counseling helps in making the correct decision without any mental stress. The counseling also gives an opportunity to prepare the woman for possible adverse effects of the medical abortion. Your doctor will have to ascertain a few things before he/she can administer the procedure. These include the following investigations:
● Ultrasound for confirmation of pregnancy and estimation of duration of pregnancy
● Measurement of vital signs (Temperature, Pulse, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate)
● Blood grouping
● Lab tests for sexually transmitted diseases
How this regimen is used (FDA regimen)
3 days and at least 2 visits to a clinic are required for this method.
Day 1
During the initial visit, history is taken and examination of the woman is done followed by pre-abortion counseling and investigations. Once the consent is obtained and contraindications are excluded, a tablet containing 200 mg of Mifepristone (RU-486) is given orally to the woman and advised to re-visit on day 2-or 3.
Day 2 or 3
She is given the second tablet containing misoprostol (800 micrograms) on day 2 or 3 at the clinic. Usually following consumption of the second tablet, there will be bleeding from the vagina and cramps will be felt in the abdomen. This is due to the contraction of the uterus and expulsion of aborted products of pregnancy. Antibiotics may also be given to prevent the infection. A pain killer medicine can be given to alleviate the pain.
Follow up visit
She is advised to visit on day 15 for re-examination and to ascertain that the abortion is complete. It also gives an opportunity for a doctor to check the health status of the woman. Call us to find out the contraindications of the regimen.
Comparing Benefit
| Her Smart Choice | Planned Parenthood |
|---|---|
| Same-day appointments available |
Usually have to wait for 2 to 3 weeks for an appointment |
| Physician available 24/7 for questions and phone consult |
Difficult to reach any staff |
| Minimal waiting time – under 1 hour | Usually takes up to 3 or 4 hours |
| We answer immediately for appointments and other questions |
You need to wait 15-30 minutes to get someone on the phone. |
| Low-income eligibility for free abortion pill done within 30 minutes |
Patients have to spend more than 4 hours to determine they are eligible |
| Walk-in patients are welcome at all times |
You need an appointment to be seen |
Patient Testimonials
Friendly staff, clean facility, not like other offices where you wait forever after your scheduled appointment. They were very prompt. Staff was great! She helped me out with all my needs. I will be returning in the future.
Nicole S.
My procedure went smooth. The doctors and nurses are very attentive and caring here. The office is well-sanitized as well. Great overall experience! Very friendly, welcoming environment. They have flexibility appointment schedule.
Lily C.
My needs were met, doctor and nurses provide excellent service, they make sure you understand what is happening and going to happen next and overall I trusted them and felt very comfortable. Best abortion clinic in Los Angeles.
Melissa M.
The doctor is the best in what he does and is top OB/GYN professional in Los Angeles. And the team are super caring. Repeat patient here. The office is nice and clean. Highly recommend! I am going back for further services.
Samantha R.
