A surgical abortion is performed by a method called suction dilation and curettage (D&C). With this technique, the cervix is opened with dilators and suction is then used to empty the uterus. The entire procedure takes under 5 minutes and is performed with your choice of local anesthesia or intravenous sedation.
Surgical abortion procedures are done in a single day. If you are over 13 weeks, your doctor may recommend using a medication called misoprostol to help prepare your cervix for the procedure. You will be given the misoprostol soon after arriving in the clinic and will then wait 60 minutes to 3 hours for the medication to have it’s effect.
A follow-up visit is not required after a surgical abortion. However, if you would like to be seen simply to be reassured that everything is OK, we will be happy to see you at no cost. We are always available if you feel you might be having a problem after an abortion. There is never a charge for post-procedure care.
If you are uncertain about your plans for your pregnancy we will counsel you about all options. If you choose, we will refer you for adoption services or prenatal care.
At this time, abortion after 14 weeks and 6 days is no longer legal in Arizona. Our sister clinic, Birth Control Care Center in Las Vegas, Nevada provides abortions up to 24 weeks and is only a 4 1/2 – hour drive or a 40-minute flight from Phoenix.
You may call Birth Control Care Center at 702-733-7889 or click here for more information.
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The State of Arizona requires that women having an abortion must have a consultation with the doctor at least 24 hours prior to the procedure. The state requires us to give you certain pieces of information at that consultation. This information can only be given to you in person by one of our doctors. This means that you will need to make two visits to our office, one to receive the state-required information, and once for your abortion procedure. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please understand that this process is required by state law.
Please use this calculator before selecting your options from the appointment form below. Note: Seeing a trained medical professional is the only way to accurately determine the length of your pregnancy and what options are available.
If you cannot find the answer to your question(s) below please feel free to reach out to our friendly staff at 602-553-0440.
Most women experience some cramping during the procedure. If you choose to have IV sedation, you may fall asleep, or you may be awake and very relaxed. Many women who receive IV sedation tell us that they don’t remember anything about the surgery.
We recommend taking off the day of the procedure and the next day. Many women are ready to return to work on the day after the procedure. Some need a little bit longer to recover. If needed, we can provide you with a letter for your employer. The letter, of course, will not reveal the nature of your care with us.
Patients who are 13 weeks pregnant or less should plan to be in our office for about 2 hours. If you are over 13 weeks, you may be in our clinic for up to 5 hours as your cervix is prepared for the procedure.
In order to respect the privacy and confidentiality of our patients and provide a secure environment, we can only allow patients and staff members in the procedure and recovery rooms.
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