The Abortion Procedure Greenville Women's Clinic (864) 232-1584 1142 Grove Road Toll Free 1-800-776-0082 Greenville, SC 29605 This service includes counseling, abdominal and pelvic examinations, all pre-and post-op medications, Rh immune globulin for Rh negative women, birth control counselng and pills, and labwork. The laboratory studies include hematocrit, urine pregnancy test, qualitative urinalysis, Rh typing, and pathological tissue examination when necessary. The procedure involves removing the pregnancy by suction curettage, the most widely used and sagest method of abortion. A woman can expect some discomfort during (except with general anesthesia) and immediately following the procedure, but should be able to return to normal, nonstrenous activities the following day. A 2-3 hour outpatient stay at the Clinic can be anticipated. Medical Abortion If you choose a medical abortion using Mifeprex(RU486), the medication is given at the clinic after counseling and ultrasound sizing. Two days later, another medication is given which induces cramps and bleeding usually heavier than a menstrual period. We will see you back 3 weeks later. Medical abortions are 95-98% effective. Should it fail, we will do a suction curettage at no additional charge if done at our facility. Counseling Counseling is included in the procedure fee and will help a woman explore her feelings regarding her pregnancy and the alternatives available to her. Counselors discuss birth control, post-operative care, and the abortion procedure/ Special Instructions 1. Patients under 17 years of age will need parental consent. You must bring proof of your age. 2. Please bring your first morning urine specimen. 3. Do not eat, drink or chew anything after midnight the night before your appointment. Having anything (even water) inside the stomach increases the chances of nausea and or vomiting, as well as the risk of more serious complications, possibly even death. 4. On the morning of your appointment, take a thorough shower, wear a dress or a skirt and bring a sanitary napkin with you (no tampons). 5. You must have someone accompany you to the Clinic to drive you home, as driving after surgery would be dangerous. Please do not bring children to the clinic.