{"id":4254,"date":"2021-09-07T11:11:57","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T11:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abortioncare.nl\/?page_id=4254"},"modified":"2026-05-04T10:53:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:53:56","slug":"abortion-treatments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abortioncare.nl\/en\/abortion\/abortion-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Abortion treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Abortion treatments<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Abortion Care Europe offers a number of abortion treatments. Which treatment is suitable for you depends, among other things, on how long you have been pregnant and your personal preference. To find your options, please use our selection tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consultation and ultrasound scan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For all of our available abortion treatments, you must first discuss your decision with one of our doctors, followed by an ultrasound scan. Depending on the ultrasound scan, your health and your situation, the doctor determines whether the treatment can take place (on the same day). We offer a number of different abortion treatments.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Available abortion treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Abortion pill up to 8 weeks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An abortion pill treatment is (partly) completed at home. The abortion pill discontinues the pregnancy and the pregnancy will be passed. This is similar to a miscarriage.
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Suction curettage 5 \u2013 12 weeks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Suction curettage (vacuum aspiration in medical terms) removes the pregnancy by gentle suction. This treatment takes 5 to 10 minutes. You can choose a local anaesthetic or light sedation. Your stay in our clinic will be approximately 4 hours.
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Abortion 13 \u2013 17 weeks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a day treatment of 10 to 20 minutes. Usually the treatment is done under light anaesthetic. Your stay in our clinic will be 4 to 5 hours.
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Abortion 18 \u2013 22 weeks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This treatment is only performed in Bloemenhove Clinic Haarlem. It is a day treatment of 15 to 25 minutes. The treatment is always performed under light sedation. Your stay in our clinic will be 6 to 8 hours.
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FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I am underage, do I need my parents\u2019 permission?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are 15 or younger, you and one of your parents or legal guardian need to give permission for treatment, so you can never be forced to have an abortion. If you are unable to notify you parent(s) or guardian, please call us on\u00a0+31 (0) 85 822 0798<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are 16 or older, you don\u2019t need your parents\u2019 or guardian\u2019s permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can I expect during the initial consultation with the doctor?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you have completed a list of questions, you will meet with one of our doctors. The doctor wants to speak to you in private, without your companion being present, to make sure the abortion is really your decision. The doctor will discuss your decision to terminate the pregnancy and assess your health. The doctor will carry out a preliminary examination and will use an ultrasound scan (on your belly or vaginally) to determine how long you have been pregnant. This is done to determine the treatment method. The doctor will also advise you on contraceptives you can use after the abortion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am overweight or underweight. Does that affect the treatment?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are obese (BMI > 40) or underweight (BMI<18), sedation (light anaesthetic) can entail some risks. Make sure to mention you are obese or underweight when booking an appointment. The doctor will inform you if treatment is possible and what the options are after examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the treatment painful?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During treatment with local anaesthetic you are conscious and will feel the procedure. The amount of pain is different for every woman. Usually, you will experience cramping during the treatment, best compared to severe menstrual pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For treatment under sedation (light anaesthetic), you will be administered a sleep-inducing drug and a painkiller through a needle in your arm. During sedation you will have no awareness of the treatment. You will wake up immediately after the treatment, feeling drowsy and sometimes a bit dizzy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can an abortion make me infertile?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This complication is extremely rare. If it occurs, it\u2019s usually due to infection. To prevent infection, you are given antibiotics at the clinic. There is no scientific proof for diminished fertility after an abortion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons why women don\u2019t get pregnant after an abortion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n