Termination

Your Initial Assessment

Your first appointment will be a telephone consultation. We will aim to call you between 8:30am and 12:30pm. Please be aware that the call will appear as a withheld or private number.

During this call, we will discuss your medical history, contraception and talk through the termination options available to you.  

Termination Options

Medical Termination (Tablets)

A medical termination uses medication to end the pregnancy and can be carried out up to 17 weeks of pregnancy.

• If you are under 10 weeks pregnant, you can usually take the medication at home.
• If you are over 10 weeks pregnant, you will attend the ward for treatment.

Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA)

Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) is a procedure that uses gentle suction to remove the pregnancy through the vagina.

• This option is available up to 12 weeks of pregnancy.
• The procedure usually takes 5 to 10 minutes.
• Pain relief will be offered to help keep you comfortable.

More information on these methods can be found here: How a termination is done

Once you have decided which option you would prefer we will arrange for you to attend clinic to start the procedure. 

Contraception

We will also discuss contraception during your telephone consultation. If you choose to start contraception, this can be arranged when you attend for your treatment.

Please read the information available here and consider which method may be right for you before your appointment: Contraception Choices

At this appointment you will have a scan to confirm the gestation of the pregnancy and sign a consent form for the procedure. Investigations for sexually transmitted infections (STI) and blood tests are also performed.

If you are sure of your decision you will usually commence your treatment at this visit

It is unlikely that you will experience any problems following a termination.

You will be given a pregnancy test to perform following the procedure to ensure the procedure is complete.

You may feel a wide range of emotions after a termination from sadness to relief. Some women may experience longer-term emotional problems following a termination. If you are struggling or need support it is important to talk to someone and ask for help.