Your counselor will answer any questions you have regarding your procedure, aftercare and follow up, and will be your advocate and support person during your appointment. Your counselor can also provide information about birth control and related health issues. The actual abortion takes only 5-10 minutes. However, the entire appointment will take 2-3 hours. This time may be split between two appointments, depending on your situation.
All clients receive a local anesthesia which numbs the cervix.
Anti-anxiety medications are also available, but may affect the amount of time you spend in recovery. If you request anti-anxiety medication, you will need someone to drive you home. For 3 days prior to your appointment, do not take any aspirin. If you are taking other medications, contact the clinic for instructions. Do not drink alcohol or use street drugs for 24 hrs before your appointment.