Before Your Appointment: Medical Abortion
What to Bring:
 | Driver's License or other photo identification |
| Insurance Card (if needed) |
| Payment (cash, certified check, or credit card only--no
personal checks) |
| Student Identification, if needed |
| Blood Type documentation (lab results, blood donor card,
etc.) |
| Medical Records, if applicable (lab tests, ultrasound
results, etc.) |
| If you are under 18 years old, you will need to notify
you parents of your intention to have an abortion. |
What to Do:
| You may have one person accompany you during the patient
education and exam. |
| You will be given medications, including antibiotics.
Please tell the doctor if you have any allergies. |
| Your initial appointment will last approximately 1 hour. |
| Your follow-up (second) appointment will last approximately
15 minutes. |
What to Have at Home:
| After the procedure, you may have some cramping. You may
take ibuprofen or Tylenol for the cramping. We will also provide you
with pain medication. |
| Spotting/bleeding is common for up to a month after your
procedure. We will provide you with one maxi pad; you should buy pads or
liners to use at home. |
If you have questions, or if you expect to
be late, please call our office.
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Women's Health Center