  
Abortion
Services
Deciding to terminate a
pregnancy can be one of life's
most difficult choices. If you have decided to
terminate your pregnancy, be assured that you
are not alone. You matter and we are here to
help you. Our physicians and professional staff
will provide private and confidential
one-on-one treatment and will support you every
step of the way. We offer:
. Abortions
from 1 to18 weeks
The Abortion
Pill.RU486
Emergency Contraception
(the Morning-After pill)
We offer the presumptive eligibility program also known as PE. This is a Medi-Cal program that provides temporary abortion care to eligible low-income women . With PE you can receive services for miscarriage or abortion immediately and for free. Any California resident who believes that they are pregnant and whose family income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level is eligible for this program. Call now to see if you qualify.
For your safety, physicians are state
licensed, and who are highly trained and have
extensive experience performing
abortions. This expertise minimizes
the risks involved in an abortion. Their
personal dedication to abortion
services continues to ensure that
women maintain the right and the opportunity to
choose to have an
abortion.
We respect the confidentiality of all patient
interactions. If you choose to include your
spouse, partner, parent, other family member,
or friend in your visit to our office, we will
welcome their participation and address any
concerns that they may have. If you choose to
maintain strict confidentiality, we will
support you in this decision.
California State Law does not require parental
consent for pregnancy testing
or abortions. Our members have
extensive experience maintaining
confidentiality for young women choosing to
have an abortion.
YOU matter. We care about you.
Instructions - After the
Procedure
For
Instructions before the Procedure, please call
for an appointment
You may resume normal activities by the next
day after the procedure, including showers. You
will also be likely to experience some bleeding
and cramping for the next week or two. It
should not be heavier than a normal period, and
could even be quite light.
IN ORDER FOR YOU TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF
YOURSELF, REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Take your temperature at bedtime every
day until your follow-up visit. Record your
temperature.
2. You may use Ibuprofen, Advil, or Aleve as
needed for cramps. We advise you to take the
Senokot tablets or similar stool softeners to
prevent constipation. Dulcolax suppositories
may also be used if needed and are available
over the counter.
3. Do NOT drink alcohol or use Aspirin AT
ALL for 2 weeks, as this will increase the
chance of excessive bleeding or
hemorrhaging.
4. Do NOT put anything in the vagina for the
next 2 weeks. This means no intercourse, no
douching, and no tampons, as these things can
cause vaginal infection. Keep these things out
of the vagina to allow your body time to
heal.
5. Do NOT run a pregnancy test as it will
come out positive for up to 30-40 days until
the pregnancy hormone clears from your
system.
6. YOU NEED TO COME IN FOR YOUR FOLLOW-UP
EXAMINATION. THE FOLLOW UP EXAM INCLUDES A
REPEAT PREGNANCY TEST, PELVIC EXAM AND VAGINAL
ULTRASOUND DONE BY THE PHYSICIAN, AND
DISCUSSION OF FURTHER CONTRACEPTIVE
MEASURES.
7. PLEASE WATCH FOR THE FOLLOWING DANGER
SIGNS:
• Recorded temperature higher than
100.4°F.
• Severe abdominal pain or cramping
• Bleeding heavier than a normal period
• You may also pass a few blood clots. Do not
be alarmed; this is normal.
• Unusual vaginal discharge or odor
• Allergic reaction such as skin rash or
severe respiratory difficulty
This facility informs
all patients as follows:
In the event any of the complications
outlined above should occur, patients may reach
the physician on call through the answering
service at (877) LADY DRS or (213)389-9898.
This facility will make
every reasonable effort to respond to your
call. You may also contact the emergency
medical service
(By calling 911 for TRUE
EMERGENCIES), or present for care at the
emergency room of the nearest hospital IN
ADDITION to contacting this facility without
delay.
REMEMBER, IF YOU
SEEK MEDICAL CARE ELSEWHERE, WE CANNOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS OR THE
RESULT.
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