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Abortion clinics charge for their pregnancy confirmation services and push for services that will be profitable for the clinic. We at Metroplex Women’s Clinic offer a confidential place to confirm if you are pregnant with a free pregnancy test and an ultrasound exam, and we provide an unhurried setting to get all your questions answered about your pregnancy choices. We will never profit off your decision, all our services are free and confidential.
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What is Surgical Abortion and How Does it Work?
A surgical abortion can consist of a suction or D & C. A suction device is used to remove the embryo from the uterus through the vagina.[1]
D&C is a procedure that consists of dilating the cervix and scraping out embryo and tissue out of the uterus. This procedure is performed at an abortion clinic, and you are sent home the same day.[2]
However, if complications arise, you may need to go to the emergency room to receive treatment.
What Happens During an Abortion?
During a surgical abortion, a doctor must insert a speculum to examine your uterus. Your cervix will be stretched open with dilators either before or during the procedure. Next, the doctor will insert a tube through the cervix into the uterus, which is attached to a suction device. This will empty the uterus.
Do Abortions Hurt?
Pain and discomfort levels vary from woman to woman. Some women experience the physical side effects of cramping, fever, vomiting, chills, etc.
Additionally, some of the emotional and psychological side effects don’t always present themselves until much later.[3]
How Long Does the Pain Last After an Abortion?
You can expect to experience light to heavy vaginal bleeding accompanied by cramping for about two weeks. However, if you continue to have bleeding and cramping for more than two weeks, you should seek medical attention.
What are the Side Effects of an Abortion?
The side effects of the abortion include:
- Intense cramping
- Bleeding heavier than a period
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Headaches
- Mild fever
- Hot flashes
- Chills
More severe side effects, which need medical attention, include:
- An allergic reaction to the medication
- Infection
- An incomplete abortion
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Passing clots for two or more hours that are equal or larger than the size of a lemon
- Strong smelling vaginal discharge
- Excessive bleeding, using two or more pads in an hour
Do I Need an Ultrasound Before an Abortion?
Getting an ultrasound before an abortion is recommended because you will need to determine the gestational age of your pregnancy to know what type of abortion you need and verify your pregnancy. An ultrasound can confirm if your pregnancy is viable (has not miscarried and is not ectopic).
How Much Does an Abortion Cost?
Surgical abortions can cost between $600-$800 in the first trimester. In the second trimester (and beyond), costs range from $715-$2,000.[4]
What Tests are Done Before an Abortion?
You should have a pregnancy test as well as STI/STD testing and treatment before an abortion. [7]
What Are the Laws Regarding Abortion in Texas?
Abortion is currently banned in the state of Texas except to preserve the life of the mother. This does not affect care for miscarriage or ectopic pregnancies. A woman who obtains an abortion cannot be held criminally or civilly liable.[5][6]
Sources
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2024, May). Abortion Care. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/induced-abortion
- See source #1.
- Reardon, David C. “The Abortion and Mental Health Controversy: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Common Ground Agreements, Disagreements, Actionable Recommendations, and Research Opportunities.” SAGE Open Medicine, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 29 Oct. 2018, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6207970/.
- As advertised by abortion providers as of March 2025.
- Health and Safety Code Chapter 170A. Performance of Abortion. statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.170A.htm#170A.002. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
- Health and Safety Code Chapter 171. Abortion. statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.171.htm#170A.002. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
- “Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pelvic-inflammatory-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20352594. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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