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Abortion FAQsHow long will I be at the Clinic on the day of the operation? This will depend on which procedure you have. It could be anything from a couple of hours up to around 7 hours. This will be discussed at your consultation. We will usually conduct a consultation with you so you know what the situation is and what you should expect.
Is the consultation necessary if I already know what I want to do? Yes, there is a legal requirement that you see a patient advisor and a doctor, and two doctors' signatures are necessary on the relevant forms. Do I have to be examined internally? Not usually: however if a scan is unclear or is unavailable an internal examination would then be necessary. Will the patient advisor try to talk me out of it? No: the patient advisors are trained to listen to you, provide information and support and never judge you or ask you to justify your reasons for wanting an abortion. What if I am breastfeeding? If you have an early medical, it is recommended that you stop breastfeeding for 14 days from the first day of treatment. If you have a general anaesthetic surgical, please wait 24 hours after the anaesthetic before starting breastfeeding again. Sterilisation FAQsWill I have stitches and if so, when do they need to come out? You will have sutures but they dissolve over time so there is no need to return to the Clinic. Will there be any pain? You will have some referral pain in your back and/or shoulders. This is due to a build-up of gas during the operation. Some peppermint in hot water or gaviscon will help ease the discomfort. Is the sterilisation 100% reliable? Nothing is 100% safe but conception is extremely rare. When can I have intercourse? We advise that you wait 4-6 weeks before you resume intercourse. Can I have a bath/shower? Although you may feel like it, it is not advisable to soak in the bath; a shower is best and you should cover the wound with cling film so as not to get it wet. When can I take the dressing off? After 2-3 days When you are discharged you will be given extra dressings to apply.
Vasectomy FAQsHow long does the operation take? Usually between 12-15 minutes. With registration, counselling and a short rest following you operation we hope you visit will be no longer than two hours. What is the recover period and how long will I need off work? The recovery period is different for each patient. If you follow the guidelines (you'll be given a copy when you are discharged), and you have an office based job, you should be fit enough to return to work after the weekend. Patients who have a very physical job, or one which involves heavy lifting etc, are advised to take a week off before returning to work.
When can I start running / going to the gym / general exercise? Gentle exercise is good and you can continue this over the weekend if you feel up to it. For more physical sports it is best to take a week off and then start slowly, gradually working up to your normal level. Your best guide is to listen to your body. How soon can I resume intercourse? You probably won't even think about it for a day or two, but you can start again as soon as you feel comfortable. Pregnancy Testing FAQsHow soon after a missed period can I have a test? Immediately - the latest tests are very sensitive. Can I have a test before a missed period? Yes Do I need to bring a first morning urine specimen? If possible yes as this will provide the most accurate result. Is there a charge for this test? No. Can I have a negative test and still be pregnant? Nowadays pregnancy tests are very sensitive and a 'false negative' is unlikely unless it is a very early pregnancy. It may occur very occasionally with some tests. If in doubt you can have a second test two or three days later. Contraception FAQ'sHow long does an IUD last. This is between five and ten years depending on which IUD you have fitted. The Mirena device last for 10 years, other conventional IUDs only last for five years.
Our patient advisors are trained to advise you on which option is the best for your circumstances. Can I have a Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive fitted when having an abortion? You can have a contraceptive implant, or an injection, or an IUD fitted when you have an abortion. Implanon (implant) and Depo-Provera (injection) can be arranged at the time of an abortion. Our surgeons can also fit (or if necessary remove) Mirena and conventional Intra-Uterine Devices.
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