General anesthesia will put you to sleep for the duration of the procedure. Dilation and curettage are available up to 16 weeks of gestation. It is a procedure similar to vacuum aspiration in that suction will be used to remove the contents of the uterus, but with dilation and curettage, the cervix will be opened dilated and a thin rod will be inserted and the uterus will be lightly scraped to extract all the contents of the uterus.
By emptying the uterus in this way, physicians are reducing the risk of infection from remaining pieces of the lining or aborted fetus. Anesthesia will be used for this method as well. It is a simple and speedy procedure with minimal recovery time. Dilation and evacuation is a surgical procedure used up to 16 weeks of gestation, which involves entering the uterus through the cervix and removing tissue from the lining of the uterus via a scoop-like surgical instrument.
A speculum will be inserted into the cervix to hold it open. An antiseptic will be applied along with a numbing agent. Generally, the dilators will be placed two days before the procedure and will allow access to the uterus. At this point, after the cervix is softened, medicine will be injected into the abdomen to reach the amniotic fluid, or the umbilical cord of the fetus to terminate the pregnancy. There will be contractions and evacuation of the fetus, and then a curette will be used to ensure no placenta is left behind in the uterus.
Recovery time for this procedure is greater, and there are potential side effects and a higher risk of major complication. A hysterectomy abortion is performed when other, less-invasive options are not available or advisable. It can be performed up to the end of a full-term pregnancy.
It is a procedure similar to a cesarean operation, but with a smaller incision in the abdomen, through which the fetus is removed. Late term abortions may look very different from a medical abortion in the early stages of pregnancy, but in nearly every stage, abortions are a safe and effective way to terminate a pregnancy for any reason. But like anything else, going to a licensed and experienced professional will always be your best option for receiving the best care.
Second Trimester weeks The majority of abortions may be performed in the first trimester, but there are still plenty of women seeking this service in the second and for many reasons. Third trimester 28 weeks to birth While it may be illegal in most states to carry out an abortion in the third trimester, the federal law deems it legal to receive an abortion even in the ninth month of pregnancy, and all states will allow this for certain exceptions such as when it is deemed medically necessary for the life of the mother.
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Unlike an abortion which ends a pregnancy, emergency contraception prevents a pregnancy from happening. There are 2 types of medication available to prevent pregnancy in Australia. The levonorgestrel pill can be taken up to 72 hours 3 days after unprotected sex. Ulipristal acetate UPA can be taken up to hours 5 days after unprotected sex. Both are available over the counter from a pharmacist without a prescription. Australia has safe and supportive abortion and family planning clinics that can provide reliable advice.
To find these clinics, and for reliable, unbiased information about abortion in your state or territory, contact:. You can also discuss your options with your doctor, or call Pregnancy, Birth and Baby on to speak with a maternal child health nurse for information and support. Learn more here about the development and quality assurance of healthdirect content. This fact sheet is for women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and want information about abortion.
Abortion is when a pregnancy is terminated ended. Marie Stopes Australia provides free decision-based abortion counseling services to women seeking a termination of pregnancy. Read more on Marie Stopes Australia website.
An abortion is when a pregnancy is terminated. If you decide to have an abortion, there are 2 options available - surgical or medical. Read more on Sands Australia website. Abortion is a medical procedure to end a pregnancy using surgical intervention or medication causing the contents of the uterus to expel.
Marie Stopes abortion clinics provide safe, compassionate and supportive services with specialised doctors in accredited facilities. Counselling before and after an abortion can help you to feel supported and empowered to make the right decision for you. Having a late term abortion, also known as a second trimester abortion, is never easy. Given the often exceptional circumstances and more complex procedure required they require special care and support.
We specialise in later term abortions in most states, in line with legal gestation limits. A Marie Stopes medical abortion is an abortion with medication in the privacy of your own home with registered nurses on call at all times. Have your script consult and medically required follow up with a specialised doctor in-clinic or over-the-phone.
It's your choice. Have your surgical abortion in an accredited Marie Stopes day surgery clinic with a doctor specialised in abortion care. Sedation options and evening and weekend appointments available.
Free independent counselling, registered nurse on call 24 hours and interpreters available on request. Teleabortion is a safe and private way to have a medical abortion, in the privacy of your own home with the support of registered nurses over the phone. Pregnancy, Birth and Baby is not responsible for the content and advertising on the external website you are now entering. Video call.
It will probably take you 1 to 3 weeks to heal and feel better after an abortion. You should not have sex during this time. But when you do have sex again, be sure to use a condom for several weeks or for as long as your doctor tells you to.
This will help to prevent infection. Examinations and tests are used to diagnose a pregnancy and to check for any health conditions you may have that need special consideration. Regardless of whether you know that you would continue a pregnancy or have an abortion, your evaluation will include a medical history, a physical examination, and some laboratory tests.
A physical examination before an abortion includes:. Laboratory tests before an abortion include:. An ultrasound may be done to check your uterus size and shape and to make sure the pregnancy is in the uterus.
A transvaginal ultrasound done in the first trimester is the most accurate method of learning how long you have been pregnant. Medical abortion is the use of medicines to end a pregnancy. Depending on the medicines used, a medical abortion can be done up to about 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Medicines can be used to induce abortion. This often involves taking more than one medicine. The type of medicine may depend on how many weeks of pregnancy have passed. Some medicines are used up to 10 weeks of pregnancy. See the What to Think About section of this topic for a comparison of medical abortion and surgical abortion.
A surgical abortion ends a pregnancy by surgically removing the contents of the uterus. Different procedures are used for surgical abortion, depending on how many weeks of pregnancy have passed. Care before and after a surgical abortion includes a physical examination and lab tests, education about what to expect, self-care instructions, symptoms that mean you should call your doctor, and birth control planning.
See the What to Think About section of this topic for a comparison between medical abortion and surgical abortion. Your abortion options are affected by your medical history, how many weeks pregnant you are, and what options are available in your region.
Not all medical or surgical choices for an abortion are available in all parts of Canada. The following table lists some of the differences between the most commonly used medical and surgical abortion procedures. Does not require general anesthesia though it can be used. Local anesthesia , with or without a calming sedative, is typical. In extremely rare cases, leads to severe infection and death about 1 out of , , slightly higher rate than after surgical abortion.
Pain associated with a medical or surgical abortion ranges from mild to severe and depends on each woman's physical and emotional condition. Some fetal birth defects or medical problems are not commonly diagnosed until the second trimester, when most routine screening tests are done. There are fewer abortion options during the second trimester.
Research suggests that the hormonal changes during pregnancy may be protective and reduce the risk of breast cancer. In the past, there has been concern that an abortion might interrupt these protective hormonal changes and possibly increase the risk of breast cancer. But more recent, carefully done studies have led experts to conclude that there is no link between having an abortion and breast cancer.
If you think you may be pregnant, see a doctor for a pregnancy test, examination, and pregnancy counselling as soon as possible. If you are considering ending the pregnancy, this is an important time for learning as much as you can about your options.
The earlier you take measures to end a pregnancy, the more medical choices you are likely to have and the less your risk of complications will be. Surgical abortions are minor surgeries that require a health professional with specialized training. If a medical abortion is not successful, a surgical abortion must be done as follow-up.
This is necessary to prevent infection and blood loss and to end the pregnancy, because medical abortion medicines cause birth defects. The following health professionals can perform abortions:. Some health professionals offer medical abortion only and recommend another health professional if a vacuum aspiration becomes necessary.
Other health professionals offer medical abortion and manual vacuum aspiration MVA if needed. MVA is a simple and effective procedure. Your health professional will give you information about what to expect after an abortion. Normal symptoms that most women experience include:. The hospital or surgery centre may send you instructions on how to get ready for your surgery. Or a nurse may call you with instructions before your surgery. Right after surgery, you will be taken to a recovery area where nurses will care for and observe you.
You will probably stay in the recovery area for a period of time and then you will go home. In addition to any special instructions from your doctor, your nurse will explain information to help you in your recovery.
You will go home with a page of care instructions including who to contact if a problem arises. Less than 1 out of women who have an abortion have serious problems afterward. For more information see: Abortion and Emotional Support. Early surgical abortion up to 12 weeks is available Australia wide and later abortion is available in most states and territories. In Victoria surgical abortion beyond 16 weeks is costly and service providers are limited.
Speak to your doctor of nurse for more information. If a doctor does not provide abortion information or services, they must refer you to a doctor who they know does. All abortion services are protected by safe access zones with a radius of metres. This allows people entering or leaving premises providing abortions to do so safely and privately.
Abortion service providers are located across Victoria in a range of health services and private practices. The costs, procedures and time required can vary from service to service. Having an abortion earlier in a pregnancy can minimise procedure costs and maximise your options. To find surgical or medical abortion services in Victoria contact My Options phone line A new pregnancy can occur very soon after an abortion, so if you want to prevent pregnancy, you may want to discuss contraception options with your doctor or nurse.
Most contraception options can be initiated at the time of abortion or soon after, provided you do not have any medical conditions that make the option unsuitable. If you choose a surgical abortion a contraceptive implant Implanon NXT or intrauterine device IUD can be inserted during the abortion while you are under light sedation. If you choose medical abortion a contraceptive implant Implanon NXT can be inserted or a contraceptive injection can be given before you start your abortion tablets.
If you are using the internet for information, only use reliable and reputable websites, such as the ones provided above. Be aware of anti-abortion or pro-life websites containing inaccurate and harmful information and imagery.
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