Archive | October, 2010
Ask Doctor Joan: Ultrasound in Early Pregnancy
Subject: early pregnancy abortion, ultrasound Date Asked: 2009-10-15 06:23:14 Date Answered: 2009-10-15 08:07:01 on allexperts.com Question: How does the abortion clinic determine how far along someone is? Is the ultrasound accurate? Or do they just base it on your last period? Answer: Dear Beth, This is an excellent question. Ultrasound is the most accurate way [...]
Continue reading...Abortion Pill Step #8: Returning to Early Options to confirm the pregnancy is over
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 by drjoan
You must come back to Early Options for a follow up visit to confirm that the pregnancy is over. At Early Options we complete a second ultrasound. This will confirm that the medical abortion was successful. We will also evaluate whether there is tissue remaining inside the uterus. If you do have any problems, we [...]
Continue reading...Abortion Pill Step #7: Having the miscarriage at home
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 by drjoan
One of the advantages of the abortion pill is that you can generally plan for the time that you will have the miscarriage. You should take the misoprostol tablets 24-72 hours after taking the mifepristone in the doctor’s office. Once you take the misoprostol, the miscarriage usually starts within a few hours. You may have [...]
Continue reading...Abortion Pill Step #6: What to expect when you miscarry the pregnancy
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 by drjoan
The pills that you take for termination of early pregnancy will cause you to have a miscarriage at home. At Early Options, we will explain in detail what to expect. We will also send you home with medications to help make you comfortable. If you take the medications the way we prescribe, you will hopefully avoid [...]
Continue reading...Abortion Pill Step #5: Getting your Instructions
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 by drjoan
At Early Options in New York City, we go over every detail of what to expect. The Abortion Pill is really a 3 step process. 1) You take the first medicine in our office. This medication is called mifepristone, Mifeprex®, or RU486. Usually you feel fine after taking this medication. Mifepristone blocks the hormones of [...]
Continue reading...Abortion Pill Step #4: Getting your Ultrasound
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 by drjoan
In order to be eligible for the abortion pill, you must be between 5 and 9 weeks from your last menstrual period. The doctor will confirm your dates by ultrasound. The most accurate ultrasound for early pregnancy has a vaginal probe. The tip of the probe (about 2 inches) is inserted, with lubricant, into your vagina. Most [...]
Continue reading...Aspiration Abortion Step #6: A quick recovery
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 by drjoan
As soon as your procedure is complete the cramps will begin to subside. You are welcome to stay in your private examination room until you feel ready to leave. Your clinical assistant will offer you water, juice, and snacks. Most women are surprised by how quickly they return to normal. The cramping usually goes away [...]
Continue reading...Step #6: A quick recovery
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 by drjoan
As soon as your procedure is complete the cramps will begin to subside. You are welcome to stay in your private examination room until you feel ready to leave. Your clinical assistant will offer you water, juice, and snacks. Most women are surprised by how quickly they return to normal. The cramping usually goes away [...]
Continue reading...Aspiration Abortion Step #5: Completing the Non Surgical Procedure
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 by drjoan
You will be asked to lie on a regular examination table, similar to the one used for your yearly pap test. Your companion will be sitting at your side. Your clinical assistant will be on the other side of the examination table. Her attention will be devoted to you during the procedure. The doctor begins [...]
Continue reading...Step #5: Completing the Aspiration Procedure
Saturday, October 16th, 2010 by drjoan
You will be asked to lie on a regular examination table, similar to the one used for your yearly pap test. Your companion will be sitting at your side. Your clinical assistant will be on the other side of the examination table. Her attention will be devoted to you during the procedure. The doctor begins [...]
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Monday, October 18th, 2010 by drjoan