Anywhere from 5 -30 minutes; actually for pregnancies that are still in the first trimester the actual abortion procedure takes 5-10 minutes. For pregnancies in the second trimester the abortion procedure will last anywhere from 15 – 30 minutes, all dependent on the gestation period. But it all depends on which abortion procedure you have. In some cases you could be at the clinic anything from a couple of hours up to around 7 hours. This will be discussed during your consultation.

No. Once you take the first medical abortion tablet you can go home and come back the following day for the second treatment.

The abortion may take place within four to five hours and is usually completed within one to two days. In some cases it can last up to two weeks before the pregnancy passes.

Women who choose to have a medical abortion are known to experience discomfort, very strong cramps and heavy bleeding. This will lasts a few days until the pregnancy has passed. You may have access to a 24 hour abortion aftercare helpline which offers support and advice to women after the abortion pill.