Frequently Asked Questions
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• Are General, local, and twilight Anesthesia offered?

• What is the difference between General and Local, and Twilight Anesthesia?

• What are the hours?

• Is parental consent needed?

• How can I pay for the procedure?

• Is this all confidential?

• How much does the procedure cost?

• Is free urine pregnancy testing provided and is a urine test always reliable?

• How long does the actual procedure take?

• Where can I go to find out world-wide statistics on the abortion procedure?

• Where can I go to find out more specific facts with regard to teen pregnancy in the U.S.A

• How far do I have to be to terminate a pregnancy? What "size/date" does the pregnancy have to be for termination?

• Is the Morning After Pill offered?

• How soon After the procedure can I resume sexual activity?

• If I choose adoption over abortion can you refer me to a reputable organization.

• Are General, local, and twilight Anesthesia offered?

  • Yes all three are available.

• What is the difference between General and Local, and Twilight Anesthesia?

  • General anesthesia you are completely asleep.

  • Local anesthesia is to numb only the surgical area (Cervix).

  • Twilight is medication given to induce “light sleep" and reduce pain sensation.

• What are the hours?

  • We offer morning, weekend (Saturday) and evening appointments.

• Is parental consent needed?

  • NO, not in the state of New York.

• How can I pay for the procedure?

  • We accept cash, credit cards, money orders, most insurance and Medicaid. Please call to check if your Insurance is accepted – 1-800-932-3312.

• Is this all confidential?

  • Yes, by law, all information is protected by state and federal regulations and no information can be given without your consent. Not even to your parents.

• How much does the procedure cost?

  • The cost really depends on how far you are into your pregnancy, your weight and if you have had a pregnancy before that required a c-section.

  • Please e-mail or call for our fees.

• Is free urine pregnancy testing provided?

  • Absolutely!  

• Is a urine test always reliable?

  • Not always. It depends on the stage of pregnancy and urine sample. However, an ultrasound test is always precise (as early as 2 weeks pregnant).

• How long does the actual procedure take?

  • The actual procedure takes anywhere from 3-5 minutes for a 1^st trimester abortion.  A 2^nd trimester abortion takes a few minutes longer.

  • However - like in all surgeries, you'll have to be in the office 2-3 hours prior to surgery for tests and pre-medications and 1-3 hours after surgery for recovery and medications.

• Where can I go to find out world-wide statistics on the abortion procedure?

  • You can go to the Alan Guttmacher Institute’s website.

• Where can I go to find out more specific facts with regard to teen pregnancy in the U.S.A?

  • http://www.agi-usa.org/pubs/fb_teen_sex.html

• How far do I have to be to terminate a pregnancy? What "size/date" does the pregnancy have to be for termination?

  • Pregnancies can be effectively terminated between 4 to 24 weeks after your last menstrual period, however, terminating the pregnancy can be accomplished sooner if need be.

• Do we offer the Morning After Pill?

  • Yes.

• How soon After the procedure can I resume sexual activity?

  • You should not resume sexual activity until you have gone for your follow-up exam or after you have had your first menstrual period.

• If I choose adoption over abortion can you refer me to a reputable organization.

  • Spence-Chapin
    http://www.spence-chapin.org/
    at Spence-Chapin in New York City
    (212) 360-0221