We believe everyone should be able to choose the abortion method that works best for them. This could mean receiving care from a clinician or self-managing their abortion. A self-managed abortion (SMA) lets a pregnant person choose where, when, and how to have their abortion.
Surgical abortion involves a minor operation. There are two types of surgical abortion:
Vacuum aspiration can be done with local anaesthetic, sedation or general anaesthetic.
Dilatation and Evacuation – between 15 and 24 weeks of pregnancy.
A self-managed abortion (SMA) is when a person ends their pregnancy outside the formal medical system. That means they don’t get in-person or telehealth support from a doctor or clinic.
If you want to talk about a past or current experience with abortion, call the All-Options Talkline at +27738318265 from anywhere
Self-managed abortions can be easier to plan, more private, and more comfortable than abortions in medical settings. Each person seeking an abortion faces different circumstances, and SMAs let a pregnant person decide how their abortion happens.
People self-manage their abortions for other reasons, too.
Many patients choose to end their pregnancy with a short, simple in-clinic procedure, known as a uterine aspiration. This in-clinic abortion option removes the pregnancy with light suction from a handheld device.
This procedure is commonly referred to as a “dilation and evacuation” or “D&E.” This procedure typically requires two appointments
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