At Sivana Women’s Abortion Clinic, we believe that every woman deserves safe, affordable, compassionate reproductive healthcare.
We are a small, private clinic, owned and managed by women, specializing in performing medical abortions (also referred to as non-surgical abortions or the abortion pill). Below are answers to our patient’s frequently-asked questions, as well as a walk-through of the entire procedure. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact our women’s clinic +27 79 285 3425
You can receive medical abortion treatment as soon as you find out you are pregnant, privately and discreetly. Two types of medications are used: Mifepristone (Mifeprex or RU-486) and Misoprostol (Cytotec) tablets. The first medication, Mifepristone, blocks the action of progesterone, a hormone needed to maintain pregnancy. The second medication, Misoprostol, causes the uterus to expel the products of conception. Both are tablets a patient takes by mouth (orally).
The medication works very early in pregnancy and allows you to avoid surgery. It is a non-invasive option; it involves no surgical instruments and anesthesia is unnecessary. After your initial visit to the clinic, the process can take place in the privacy of your own home, at a time right for you.
This is a very personal decision. Many women find the option of a medical abortion preferable to undergoing a surgical abortion procedure. A medical abortion can be completed earlier in pregnancy, privately and discreetlyat our women’s clinic. You can receive medical abortion treatment as soon as you find out you are pregnant, and up to 11 weeks after the first day of your last period. It has been deemed safe and carries no long-term risks for future pregnancies.
Typical medical abortions have a high rate of success (98%) and are non-invasive. They do not require advance preparation, and do not require you to find someone to transport you home from the clinic. You can choose to be alone or request that a partner, friend, or family member stay with you when you take your second dose of medication at home. Even though the procedure will take place in the privacy of your own home, you are under our care and we are available to you at all times.
You are qualified to have a medical abortion as early as a urine pregnancy test shows a positive result. We will perform a pregnancy test along with other laboratory tests on the day of your visit to the clinic. You do not need to see your doctor for additional tests before the procedure.
Yes – Medical abortion is very safe. Unless there is a very rare and serious complication that is not treated, there is no risk to future pregnancies or to the patient’s health. Having an abortion does not increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer or affect fertility. Emotional problems after an abortion are rare, and are more likely to happen in women who must end a pregnancy for health reasons, people who do not have support, or people who have a history of mental health issues. Most women feel relief after an abortion.
At Sivana Women’s Clinic, we specialize in non-surgical abortion and have a 98% success rate. Our board-certified doctors and multi-lingual medical team will ensure that you get the care you deserve.
Mifepristone (also called Mifeprex or RU-486, and sometimes referred to as the abortion pill) provides women with a medical alternative to surgical abortion. More and more women who choose to terminate a pregnancy are doing so using the abortion pill. This is an effective method of ending a pregnancy and has been used for many years world-wide.
On September 28, 2000, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Mifepristone for use in medical abortions. It works by blocking the action of progesterone, a hormone needed to maintain pregnancy. Blocking progesterone stops the pregnancy from growing. After a patient’s pregnancy is verified by ultrasound, Mifepristone is taken by mouth at the clinic.
Misoprostol is a drug that makes the uterus cramp and causes bleeding to expel the pregnancy (miscarriage). It is taken at home, by mouth, 48 hours after you receive the Mifepristone pill at the clinic. In typical cases, a miscarriage occurs within 24 hours.
Do not take any non-prescription medicines such as herbal or dietary supplements at any time during the treatment period without first asking a doctor. They may interfere with the process. Avoid alcohol and do not use tampons. Refrain from having sex or strenuous exercise until you have seen your healthcare provider for a follow-up exam.
Yes you need to have a check up sivana women’s clinic after a medical abortion (abortion pill). We will schedule a follow-up visit at the clinic 2-3 weeks after your procedure. At this time, we will perform all necessary tests to make sure you are no longer pregnant.
Day 1 – At the Clinic
Day 3 – At Home
2-3 Weeks Later – Follow-up visit