When can I return to work?
The majority of our patients return to work or school the following day. The admitting and medical staff will explain the DOs and DON’Ts after surgery.
How is the in-office abortion procedure performed?
The first trimester abortion is a simple procedure performed by aspiration (suction). This procedure is referred to as a D&C (Dilation and Curettage). This procedure generally takes about 3 [...]
How long will I bleed after an abortion procedure?
In most cases, the patient experiences bleeding for up to 2 to 3 weeks after the abortion procedure. However, some patients do not experience any bleeding and other patients have spotting or [...]
I am afraid I won’t wake up after having sedation. Can that happen?
The sedation that we offer is safe, effective and short acting. You will be asleep for 5-20 minutes depending on the procedure. There is always some degree of risk with any surgery. Serious [...]
How long will I be under sedation?
FPA is the only outpatient clinic that offers full sleep sedation with propofol, provided by a CRNA. You will be completely unaware for about 5-10 minutes with a first trimester abortion, or [...]
Will it hurt?
If you have chosen to have sedation, you will not feel or remember any pain during your procedure. After the procedure you may experience mild to moderate cramping, if needed we will give you [...]
What is the difference between local anesthesia and sedation?
Local anesthesia is a cervical block (injection of numbing medication) performed before your surgery. While your cervix will be numbed, you will be awake during the procedure and it is normal to [...]
