ABORTION SERVICES

At Medical Options, the fee covers counseling, routine lab tests, medical screening, the surgical or medical procedure, recovery room care, and a follow-up visit.

Surgical abortions are performed by a licensed physician between 5 weeks and 15 weeks after the beginning of your last normal period. The surgical method used is vacuum aspiration which is a safe, gentle suctioning of the uterus. For first trimester abortions, you can choose local anesthesia, where you will be awake but receive medication to numb the cervical area, or you can choose twilight anesthesia, which is intravenous sedation. For abortions at or beyond the 12th week, twilight anesthesia is given. After the abortion, you will spend up to an hour in the recovery room where the medical staff will monitor your condition until you leave the office.

Medical abortions are a non-invasive, non-surgical option that can be performed from as early as 3 weeks after conception, up to 9 weeks of pregnancy. A required ultrasound will be performed to determine gestational age. Patients who qualify for this early option will be given one pill by mouth at the initial visit that blocks the hormone which maintains the pregnancy. Additional pills to use at home 24-48 hours later will be provided which will cause the uterus to expel the pregnancy.

PREGNANCY CONFIRMATION

Pregnancy testing is available Monday through Saturday. Results are given immediately. Information is available on all options from our professional counselors. Abortion appointments may be scheduled at that time or later by telephone.

APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING

Appointments may be scheduled by calling the office between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and Saturday 7:30 am to 1 pm. The office is closed Wednesdays.

1-800-388-5003 or (203)743-5024

WE PROVIDE

• Individualized counseling by caring professionals both before and after your abortion procedure
• Ultrasound for determining gestational age
• First and second trimester abortions to 15 weeks by trained OB-GYN specialists
• Choice of local anesthesia alone or in combination with twilight anesthesia
• Follow-up care within one month at no additional charge
• Rhogam for RH negative patients
• Birth control information and starter packs
• 24-hour patient emergency services

PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS

Read and follow these instructions carefully. They are important to your care and safety:

• Nothing to eat, drink, smoke or chew (including gum, candy and water) after midnight before the abortion
• Take a bath or shower the day of the procedure
• Escorts are suggested for all patients but are mandatory for anyone receiving twilight anesthesia. Your escort must be able to drive you home.
• Please bring or wear underpants and socks
• Children are not permitted in the office
• Please bring a photo identification and insurance cards
• Please inform us of any medical problems or you are taking any medications

REFERRAL PATIENTS

Patients referred from other physicians or clinics are strongly urged to return to that physician or clinic for follow-up, regular examination, birth control or family planning. With the patient’s written permission, a medical report will be sent to her personal physician or clinic in order to keep her records current.

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