Buena Vista Women's Consultation Center, California

Buena Vista Women's Surgery Center

Before Surgery

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Abortion Care

Fees

The Procedure

General Information

Non-Surgical Abortion

Map

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Out-patient abortion is accomplished in a one day process. If your pregnancy has progressed past 11 weeks, cervical softeners or "cytotec" will be necessary. The cytotec, which gently opens the cervix, need to stay in the cervix for 2-3 hours making the abortion a 3-4 hour one-day process.

At the beginning of the visit, you will view an instructional video in which our physician and anesthesiologist discuss the procedure, explain risks and complications, and go over aftercare instructions. An ultrasound will be performed to determine exactly how far along your pregnancy has progressed. If you are less than 9 weeks from your last menstrual period, you may opt for a medical abortion with RU486 or Methotrexate.

You will have a blood test done to determine your Rh type and hemoglobin level to rule out anemia. Then, a BVWSC health educator will review your medical history. It is very important that you provide us with your complete health history. This is to ensure your utmost health and safety and will enable us to provide you with the best care possible. Please be honest with us. We are not here to judge you.


Buena Vista Women's Surgery Center
	Before Surgery
Choose from the Following: Abortion Care Fees The Procedure General Information Non-Surgical Abortion Map Home		Out-patient abortion is accomplished in a one day process. If your pregnancy has progressed past 11 weeks, cervical softeners or "cytotec" will be necessary. The cytotec, which gently opens the cervix, need to stay in the cervix for 2-3 hours making the abortion a 3-4 hour one-day process. At the beginning of the visit, you will view an instructional video in which our physician and anesthesiologist discuss the procedure, explain risks and complications, and go over aftercare instructions. An ultrasound will be performed to determine exactly how far along your pregnancy has progressed. If you are less than 9 weeks from your last menstrual period, you may opt for a medical abortion with RU486 or Methotrexate. You will have a blood test done to determine your Rh type and hemoglobin level to rule out anemia. Then, a BVWSC health educator will review your medical history. It is very important that you provide us with your complete health history. This is to ensure your utmost health and safety and will enable us to provide you with the best care possible. Please be honest with us. We are not here to judge you.