Having an Abortion Procedure

The Clinic performs abortions from early pregnancy to late second trimester. We offer both surgical and medical abortions.  All abortion services are strictly confidential and no parental consent is required. No information will be shared with anyone without your written consent.

Counselling and Birth Control Options

We provide counselling prior to all abortion procedures and, if interested, will provide information about birth control options that suit your lifestyle. IUD insertions and prescriptions for hormonal contraceptives are available. We can insert the IUD at the time of the abortion or at your check-up.

Medication To Make You Comfortable

You will be offered medication to help alleviate discomfort and anxiety, keeping you as comfortable as possible. We use intravenous sedation during the procedure and oral pain medication in the recovery room.

You will also be given an antibiotic to reduce the risk of infection following the procedure.

The Abortion Procedure 

Surgical Abortion (Aspiration)

A surgical abortion is short, simple and safe. A small vacuum is used to gently empty your uterus. There is no cutting. The procedure itself takes about three to five minutes, after which you will able to rest and recover in our post-op area. Abortion is one of the safest and most common surgical procedures performed today.

Medical Abortion (The Abortion Pill)

A medical abortion is an abortion by medication rather than surgery. We offer medical abortion using Mifegymiso, also called the Abortion Pill.  In Ontario the cost of Mifegymiso is covered under OHIP. We can dispense the medication to you directly at the clinic.

HOW DO I CHOOSE BETWEEN A SURGICAL AND A MEDICAL ABORTION?

If you are uncertain what kind of abortion procedure is right for you then read our information insert how do I choose?

Checkups (Making Sure Everything Went Well)

Most women feel well and have no need for a check-up!

We offer a follow-up visit for any patient experiencing persistent symptoms post procedure; please call the clinic to speak with a nurse if you have a concern. We will also provide you with an after-hours emergency number at the time of discharge.

We also offer IUD insertion for our patients up to three months post-procedure.

Please note that a pregnancy test may be positive for up to 4 weeks post procedure.

Please read our FAQ for typically asked questions and familiarize yourself with what to expect before and after an appointment.