Abortion Prices from a Clinic essays

Abortion Prices from a Clinic essays ABORTION: Through 22 menstrual weeks (Florida presently does not require parental consent or notification) A. Early Medical/Chemical Abortions (1-7 weeks) B. Surgical Abortion - One fee through 14 weeks (end of 1st trimester) 1. Lab Studies (blood 2. Video 4. Local anesthesia, nitrous oxide/O2 gas, IV sedation/analgesia 5. Partner/friend/parent (1) can accompany in surgery if desired 7. Complete physical at follow-up visit A - Early Medication Chemical $400 6 14 weeks (last menstrual period) $325 19 weeks $840 (depending on # of births) - For any competent adult male. Personal counseling. Partner may sit in - Local anesthesia: 1% lidocaine, 3cc; IV sedation/analgesia optional. Single, midline, 1/2-inch scrotal incision, closed with two sutures (self-removal in 8 days). Tube segments excised, ends cauterized. Approximately 40 minutes. - Can return to light work next day. - Includes sperm check after 10 ejaculations. - For any competent adult female. Excluded: Obese women, those with backward (retro) uterus, with very enlarged (fibroid) uterus, or who are fearful or emotionally unstable. - Mini-Laparotomy (supra-pubic) approach with field block anesthesia. Experienced assistant. Hulka clips on tubes ...