Women have lots of different reasons for considering abortion, from serious medical symptoms to the emotional impact of the pregnancy. Everyone’s reasons for choosing to end their pregnancy are very personal, but they must all meet the requirements set out by the UK’s laws on abortion.
The 132 Healthwise sexual health centre can help with all aspects of the prevention and treatment of sexual health problems, from providing contraception advice to offering sexually transmitted infections treatment.
Having an abortion can be a significant decision. Three different types of pregnancy termination are available at the London clinic. You can take the abortion pill, have a surgical termination, or have an abortion by manual vacuum aspiration. However, you will need to meet with the doctor for a consultation before the procedure can go ahead.
“ When I found that I was unexpectedly pregnant, I wanted a someone to talk to who would be sympathetic and unbaised and who would go through all my options in detail. This is exactly what I found with the team at 132 Healthwise. Although it was a very difficult time, the sensivitiy and understanding of the team was remarkable. I would recommend them to anyone who finds themselves in my situation. ”
Miss CM, London
"I panicked when I discovered that I was five weeks pregnant. It was a total shock and I wanted to deal wih the problem urgently. I knew that I didn't want to keep the pregnancy, for a vareity of reasons, but I didn't know how to deal with it. Rather than waiting for an NHS appointment, a friend recommended I rang 132 Healthwise. From the first phone call I was put at ease. I was given an appointment the next day, when I had a scan and saw the consultant. I had many questions, all of which were dealt with in detail and with sympathy. I made the decision to go ahead with a medical abortion, which was very straightforward. I had the consultants personal phone number, so I could ring him at any time, if I had worries or further questions. Nobody wants to be in this situation, but the staff at 132 Healthwise made it as trouble free as possible."
Miss AF, London
Abortion carried out by medicine rather than surgery.
The procedure is done with general anesthesia and oral pain-relieving medications.
Diagnosis and treatment of early pregnancy problems including abortion, sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
The clinic is open all over Bank Holiday.
Please ring if you need an appointment.