surgical abortion

Surgical abortion is a safe and simple surgical procedure with a low risk of complication which only requires a short visit to the centre. The procedure uses gentle suction to remove the pregnancy from the uterus and is usually performed under IV sedation or under local or general anaesthetic if required.

Before your procedure, you will have a consultation with a nurse and a doctor who will explain the process to you and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

After the procedure, you will spend a short time in our comfortable recovery rooms where you will be able to rest in a recliner before being discharged.  As you will have IV sedation (anaesthetic) you will be required to fast before your appointment and you will need someone to drive you home.

Download the 'Surgical Abortion Information Sheet'.
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View frequently asked questions or further abortion information visit our abortion information website where you can chat online with one of our abortion experts.

Your choice may depend on the gestation of your pregnancy, your general health, the support you may have from family and friends and, naturally, your personal preferences.

Surgical and Medical abortion comparison chart

The different options will be discussed in full during your consultation so you can make an informed choice. Please call our 24 hour freecall number 1800 003 707 or use our live webchat if you would like more information. 

Not sure how far pregnant you are?

Your pregnancy will be calculated from the first day of your last menstrual period. Click here to use our interactive gestation wheel to work out how far pregnant you are.

Alternatively please call our 24 hour helpline on 1800 003 707 for assistance.

All our clients have an ultrasound to determine how many weeks pregnant they are before any procedure.