Faqs

Usually you will have some bleeding after an abortion. This bleeding is not a period, but your first period will come 4-8 weeks after the abortion. Call us if you don’t have a period within [...]

It is normal to have a range of feelings after an abortion. Studies show that most patients feel relieved, but some patients feel sadness, anger, guilt or regret.  Choosing to have an abortion or [...]

A blood test performed in our lab that will determine your Rh factor. If your blood is Rh negative, you will be given an injection of MICRhoGAM or RhoGAM, depending on your gestation, following [...]

At FPA, you will have an ultrasound to determine the size and gestation of the pregnancy.

Yes. Our admitting staff will review your options and medical history, pre- and post- operative instructions, method of payment and birth control information. Our clinician will perform a [...]

An abortion is an extremely safe surgical procedure. Less than 1% of patients experience any complications at all. Fewer risks exist with abortion than childbirth. Our physicians are highly [...]

We work with a team of medical staff who have special training and years of experience providing abortion care. Abortion care is very safe and complications are rare but there is some risk that [...]

Normally, your regular menstrual cycle will resume 4 to 8 weeks after an abortion procedure. Please note that some birth control methods can significantly change your menstrual cycle. If you do [...]

A first trimester in-office abortion, or D&C (Dilation and Curettage), is a 5-7 minute surgical procedure. First, the doctor stretches the cervix (the opening of the uterus) open a small [...]

FPA does not sell the Morning After Pill. Because this medication is now available over the counter at your local pharmacy, for women age 15 and older, we do not keep it in our office. However we [...]