Abortion pill Singapore

Abortion pill - Pre-abortion counselling is mandatory and provided in the clinic.  Your medical records are strictly confidential.

Abortion pill mifegyne is taken orally.  Cytotec is taken 24-48 hours after mifegyne if taken sublingually.  For vaginal insertion, there are less side effects like shivering, fever, vomiting and diarrhoea.

We are open every day except Sunday and Public Holidays.

Email us - ogcareclinic@gmail.com

Call us  -69093796

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Abortion pill  -  What is success rate?  About 95% sucess,  Local studies published 96.8% success without recourse to surgery

Is Abortion pill legal in Singapore -  Yes

Where can I get more detailed information about cost for abortion pill?  www.drweehorngyen.com/abortion.php

Are my records of taking Abortion pill confidential?  Yes, your records are strictly confidential.

Do I need to travel elsewhere for the abortion pill and counselling?  For uncomplicated cases,  We provide counselling, consultation , ultrasound and abortion pills at the clinic.

Where is the abortion pill Singapore Novena clinic located?  The O&G Care Clinic is at Royal Square and is connected to Novena MRT (sheltered)  - Proceed along alley way between KFC and Toast Box at Velocity to access Royal Square building

Can I use menstrual cups after abortion pill?  Not suitable.  Use pad

Can I take a bath after using abortion pill and started bleeding?  Showers are safe, avoid bath

Do i need to fast before abortion pill is administered?  No fasting is required

Abortion pill in the clinic at Novena - Is it affected by the NS highway construction?  No, the construction noise is minimal and does not affect the consultation

Do I require antibiotics when having abortion pill?  No, unless there is pre existing infection

Is Sexually Transmitted screening available during the abortion pill consultation?  Yes screening is advisable and available and can be performed on the same day.  Pre-existing infection can have no symptoms and cause complications during the procedure.

When can I start abortion pills?  There is mandatory cooling off period of at least 48 hours after the mandatory pre abortion counselling before the abortion pills can be dispensed.

How early in pregnancy can I start the abortion pills?  Abortion pills can be started at early pregnancy and up to 10 weeks gestation.  

How is no of weeks determined for using the abortion pills?  It is determined by the ultrasound scan and in combination with blood test when no gestational sac is seen

Why is pelvic ultrasound necessary before abortion pill is issued?  This is to check location of pregnancy (abortion pill does not work for ectopic pregnancy) , determine gestation,  determine multiple pregnancies,  identify large growths eg fibroids

Is hospitalisation required for abortion pill Singapore?  No, the program is home based care.  However the abortion pills are administered in the clinic

What do I need to bring before starting abortion pill?  You require a copy of blood group.  If you do not have it, we can draw blood for this at the first consultation and the results are ready after the mandatory cooling off period of 48 hours.

What are some examples of concerns that require urgent medical attention after taking the abortion pills?  If you have severe bleeding , severe pain that is not controlled by painkillers.

Is post abortion counselling mandatory after the abortion pill?  Yes it is mandatory.  It is provided on the same day as the issue of the first abortion pill Mifegyne

What do I have to bring along on the Day 1 of abortion pill?  Do bring along water as mifegyne is taken orally.

What about Day 2 of abortion pill when cytotec is inserted vaginally?  Bring sanitary pads that you are comfortable.  Vaginal insertion is associated with less side effects eg. nausea vomiting diarrhorea headache shivering

How does abortion pill mifegyne work?  Anti progestogen - blocks progesterone and softens neck of womb

How does abortion pill cytotec work?  It causes uterine contractions to expel the fetal sac