At Home Abortion Pills - Telemedicine

In response to the current Covid 19 pandemic, the government has approved the use of telemedicine for abortion care: eligible clients will be able to take both pills for medical abortion up to 10 weeks in their own homes, without attending a clinic.

This means that if you meet safety criteria to allow for medical abortion without a scan, the abortion medications can either be collected by you from a centre or posted to your home address after your consultation.

What to expect during treatment

A medical abortion uses medication to end a pregnancy. The treatment involves taking two types of medicine at two different times. It is the safest treatment option up to 9 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy for most people.

Some clients may need to take the two types of medicine at the same time; if this applies to you, the nurse will discuss this with you during the appointment.

Taking the first tablet

The first medication that is taken, called mifepristone, blocks the hormone needed for pregnancy to grow. You will receive a package containing your abortion tablets. It is important to have 24-48h between the first and second tablets. Take your first tablet (mifepristone) when you receive the package.

Taking the second tablet

A second medication is called misoprostol, which causes the body to expel the pregnancy from the womb. Misoprostol causes the softening and opening of the cervix (neck of the womb) and contractions of the womb, so that the pregnancy can pass through the vagina. We recommend taking some pain relief tablets 10 minutes before taking misoprostol. You can take misoprostol between 24-48 hours after you have taken the first tablet (mifepristone).

Surgical abortion

The pregnancy is removed vaginally by an experienced doctor using a suction method.

We offer surgical abortions up to 23 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy. The type of surgical abortion procedure we offer you will depend on how many weeks you have been pregnant and your medical history.

Contraception Counselling

Our "Choice" Contraception Counsellor helps you find the best contraceptive options for you. Fill out a questionnaire about your lifestyle, preferences, needs and medical history, and you'll see a list of the most appropriate contraception options for you.

Abortion aftercare

When you leave our clinic, your care does not end.

Recovery time after an abortion will be different for everyone, but you'll usually feel better within a few days.

Our "Medical Abortion Aftercare" and "Surgical Abortion Aftercare" booklets will give you the aftercare information and advice you need after your abortion.