Straight answers to some very straight questions

My religion teaches that abortion is a sin.
Whatever your religion, it's likely that they also teach that God is forgiving and merciful. As humans, we are meant to make mistakes. We believe God forgives us for them and helps us learn from them as well. If you are Catholic and would like to talk to other Catholics who are pro choice, we have several phone numbers of help lines you can call.

My husband/boyfriend is against my having an abortion.
Making the decision to terminate a pregnancy can be difficult. If you do not think you are ready to handle the responsibilities of raising a child, you should not be forced to have a baby by your husband or boyfriend. Ideally you and your partner should come to a decision together, but in the end the choice is yours.

Will this affect my future ability to get pregnant?
In virtually every case, no. An abortion now will in no way prevent you from getting pregnant again and delivering healthy babies. The possibility of complications that can affect future fertility are less than 1 in 1000. Our physicians are experienced board certified Oby/Gyn medical doctors who know how to do the procedure correctly and safely.

Is this procedure performed by a certified Medical Doctor?
Yes. We insist on any physician working with us being board certified and experienced. Doctor O'Neil, owner of Gynemed Surgical Center has been an Oby/gyn for over 20 years. The plain truth is that complications from abortions are much more likely in the hands of residents and other inexperienced people who don't know what to look for to prevent problems. Our physicians have the experience and the expertise to ensure that you are safe and feel little or no discomfort.

Will I be embarrassed coming to Gynemed Surgical Center?
No. We do not have protestors outside our building. We are located in a private medical office park where passersby don't know what we do. You can arrive and leave with anonymity.

Is the procedure painful?
No. You will feel minimal discomfort during and after the procedure. We administer Xanax and Cytotec medications that help reduce anxiety and soften the cervix for the procedure, something most other clinics do not provide. After the procedure, we'll give you antibiotics and also pain killers. You might feel cramping like a heavy period. That's all.

What will my co-workers/family/children think?
First of all, there is no reason for them to know. This is a private decision by you and a private procedure. You need only take one day off from work in most cases, or if you come on a Saturday, you don't need to take any time off at all. We do our utmost to protect the confidentiality of your visit.

Is a medical abortion safer than a surgical abortion?
Theoretically yes. But with an experienced physician, such as the ones at Gynemed, the risks are similar. The decision of which procedure is right for you is purely a personal choice. Here are a few pros and cons of each:

Ø Medical Abortion - is done mostly at home. There will be some discomfort as the procedure causes cramping. We will give you pain medication to reduce the discomfort as much as possible. You will pass the fetal tissue sometime within 48 hours of beginning the process. You do not have to take a day off from work and stay at our center for the 4 hours for a surgical abortion. You do not need an escort to bring you to the center.

Ø Surgical Abortion - is done with suction D&C here in our center. Your entire stay at our center will be approximately 4 hours. You can return to work the next day. You will need an escort to accompany you to the center and drive you home afterwards.

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