After the treatment, there may be some pain with bleeding possibly more than with earlier pregnancy. There are advantages and disadvantages to both types of treatment options for abortion at 20 plus weeks, i.e. Surgical or Medical Induction. The deciding factor is what feels best for each individual woman. The advantage of the 'Two Stage' procedure is that the cervix is opened slowly and the process is relatively painless. As the name indicates, the procedure is performed in two stages, with two nights' stay at the Clinic and two anaesthetics.
Treatment is carried out under general anaesthetic.