Surgical abortion is a safe and simple day-surgery procedure.

Our proceduralists are female doctors.

Whilst the procedure is pain free, as you are sedated, some may experience 'period' like cramping after the procedure.

You will be in the clinic for between 2 - 3 hours, and as you are given a sedation you do need someone to drive you home and care for you afterwards.

You are welcome to bring a support person along, however, it is advisable not to bring children.

On arrival you will be admitted and an ultrasound will be performed to determine gestation.

We provide information regarding future contraception and information for counselling services you may require after the procedure.

You will then meet with the doctor and the anaesthetist where you are asked about your medical, obstetrics and gynaecological histories.

Your doctor will explain the procedure to you and answer any questions or concerns you may have. A contraceptive can also be prescribed for you at this time.

When your doctor is fully satisfied that you have a clear understanding of the procedure and you want to proceed with the termination, you will be seen by the Anaesthetist, who will discuss the anaesthetic with you.

The procedure takes approximately 10 minutes and is performed under ultrasound guidance.

Ideally performed between 5½ to 13 weeks of pregnancy.

When the procedure is over you will go to a private recovery room where a nurse will ensure you are recovering as comfortably as possible.

Your support person is encouraged to be with you at this time.

When you are alert and medically stable, a nurse will talk to you about post-operative care to enable you to best care for yourself while you complete your recovery.

You will also be given some written information regarding post-operative care and emergency contact details for your doctor.

• Performed from 5 - 13 weeks

• Pain free option

• Very reliable (you will know on the day before you leave)

• Generally, no side effects

• Bleeding generally like a period or less or sometimes nil

• Minimal downtime (day of procedure only)

• Private recovery room

• IUD insertion can be done free of charge at time of procedure (not including the device)

• For overseas patients a portion of this fee is claimable from private insurance

IN CLINIC ONLY

A course of Medication over two (2) days that may induce a miscarriage.

Please note this process is not successful for everyone and a surgical termination may be required if unsuccessful (no extra charge).

Visit 1: Ultrasound on arrival, all being well (pregnancy must be sighted) first tablets administered in clinic, and 2nd dose given to you which are to be taken at home the following evening.

Visit 2: (3 weeks later) Pregnancy test and ultrasound to ascertain whether the process has been successful, incomplete or failure. If it is unsuccessful at this point there are no extra charges to continue treatment, which can include more tablets for an incomplete process or surgical for failure.

Ideally performed upto 7 weeks only.

• 3 week process (not always successful at this point)

• Minimum 2 visits

• Not pain free (will experience a miscarriage, strong pain/cramping & initial bleeding 12-14hrs)

• Can cause side effects (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, feeling unwell)

• You will need to be within reach of a hospital during this time (ie: not suitable for FIFO workers / travelling remote or overseas)

• For overseas patients this option is unclaimable from private insurance.

It is very important you come back to the clinic three (3) weeks after your initial appointment for an assessment and to ensure the abortion is complete.

IUD’s are one form of long-acting (5 - 10yrs) reversible birth control know as LARC.

Mirena, Kyleena or Copper IUD are intrauterine devices inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy and here at Nanyara it is performed under sedation making the insertion pain free (cramping can occur afterwards).

Mirena’s can also be used for Menorrhagia (heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding).

What We Require - Insertion Guidelines (to ensure no pregnancy prior to insertion)

• Not currently sexually active, or
• Using contraception, or
• Be on your period

On arrival a nurse will admit you and do a pregnancy test.

You will then consult with the doctor performing the insertion followed by the anaesthetist who will sedate you.

The insertion takes approximately 10 minutes and is performed under ultrasound guidance; however, you would be in clinic for approximately 2 - 3 hours.

• The only Pain free option for IUD insertion/removal.
• Generally, no side effects (from the sedation).
• For overseas patients a portion of this fee is claimable from private insurance.
• A private recovery room, your support person is encouraged to be with you at this time.
• You will be given some written information regarding post-operative care and emergency contact details for your doctor.