Abortion

Having an abortion is a big decision, and it may feel like the only option.

We are here to answer the medically necessary information for you to choose. 

  • An abortion is a medical procedure, and like any medical procedure, knowing the risks and facts are important.
  • Our appointments are FREE of charge and confidential.
  • We offer urine-based pregnancy tests that have a 99% accuracy rate and also perform limited OB ultrasounds, depending on your gestation. All of our services are administered by licensed medical professionals.
Go through the points below and check any that apply to you.

If you cannot check each box, take some time and make sure that you have done everything necessary to prepare for this procedure.
If you arrive at the clinic and you are not comfortable with what is going on, you are free to leave. At no point can the clinic detain you.
If you are frightened and feel that you cannot leave, call the police immediately. If someone is forcing you to have an abortion and you
are in immediate danger please call 911. If someone is pressuring you or threatening you, call 911 and contact The Justice Foundation
at 210-614-7157.

All services and appointments are provided at no cost to you

medical abortion

Surgical abortion

Considering abortion pills or having a surgical abortion?

Licensed medical professionals are here to answer all of your questions in a safe, professional environment and get you the accurate information you need to make a decision. 

No matter what you decide, it is important to get all the information on your pregnancy so you can determine the best choice for you. Early ultrasounds at Anchor of Hope are administered by licensed medical professionals. We do not profit from any of your choices. 

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medical abortion

A medical abortion, also known as the abortion pill or chemical abortion, is a pregnancy termination process that involves taking two different drugs:  Mifepristone and Misoprostol.  The FDA has approved its use for up to the first 10 weeks of pregnancy.  Learn more

Abortion pills ordered online or without a prescription are not FDA approved and may pose safety risks. The FDA warns that abortion pills purchased online may bypass important safeguards, be contaminated, counterfeit, or contain unknown ingredients. For your health and safety, an ultrasound and STD testing are recommended before taking abortion pills. Learn more.

While Anchor of Hope Health Center does not provide abortion pills, we offer services including abortion information and options, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and STD testing and treatment. Services are at no cost to patients. 

Call or text to speak with a licensed medical professional today 920-452-4673. 

 

surgical abortion

Surgical abortions are also called in-clinic abortions. There are 2 types of surgical abortion:
  • Aspiration abortion: It is performed on women up to 14 weeks after their last period.
    • Medicine given: pain medicine, which can include a numbing medication that is injected into the cervix.
    • Average clinic visit: 3-4 hours
    • Process: “Your doctor will first insert a speculum and examine your uterus. Your cervix will be stretched and opened with dilators either before or during the procedure. Your doctor will insert a tube through the cervix into the uterus, which is attached to a suction device. This will empty the uterus. Many women will feel mild to moderate cramping during this portion of the procedure. The cramping typically decreases after the tube is removed from the uterus.”
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  • Dilation & Evacuation (D&E) Abortion: It is typically performed at 14 or 16 weeks or after.
    • Medicine given: pain medicine
    • Average clinic visit: 3-4 hours
    • Process: “This procedure starts the same way as an aspiration abortion, with the doctor applying pain medication, checking your uterus, and dilating your cervix. Like the aspiration abortion, the doctor inserts a tube attached to a suction machine to the uterus through the cervix and, combined with the other medical tools, it will gently empty the uterus. After the tube has been removed, your doctor will use a small, metal loop-shaped tool called a curette to remove any remaining tissue that is lining the uterus. This will ensure that the uterus is completely empty.”
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