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Medical abortion

An abortion that uses medication to end a pregnancy.

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What is medical abortion?

A medical abortion offers you a safe, straightforward way to end a pregnancy. Medical abortion involves taking two lots of medication that end a pregnancy.

The first pill that’s taken, called Mifepristone, blocks the hormone needed for pregnancy to occur.

24-48 hours later, a second pill is taken called Misoprostrol, which causes the body to expel the pregnancy from the womb.

This two-stage dose of medication is a low risk, non-surgical way to terminate an early pregnancy. Many women opt for this kind of abortion because it’s safe, non-invasive and very reliable.

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If you’re ready to visit us, book an appointment to reduce your waiting time at the clinic. Once you’ve filled out the form, a member of the team will be in touch to confirm your appointment.

What to expect on the day

When you arrive at one of our centres, you’ll have a consultation with one of our experienced service providers.

They’ll check your status of pregnancy if you don’t know the date of your last period. They’ll also discuss your medical history, talk about contraceptives, and go through the medical abortion process with you in detail.

If you’re less than ten weeks’ pregnant, you’ll take your first pill at this visit and your second at home.

Most women experience some bleeding and cramping within one to four hours. Significant cramping usually only happens in the first 24 hours and we can give you some pain relief to help with this.

Our nurses will be there to answer any questions and to help you feel relaxed and comfortable before, during and after your treatment.

Frequently asked questions about abortion