JOY WOMEN CLINIC

JOY WOMEN CLINIC  0840701660

At joy Clinic

We offer a comprehensive TOP service. We aim to create an emotionally caring, private and confidential environment as this can be an emotionally traumatic experience. Counseling forms an integral part of our service – the counseling is informative, non-directive and according to the needs of the client. All information is kept strictly confidential!

Termination of pregnancy (TOP) is a term to describe abortion. Abortions in South-Africa were legalized in 1997. Women can go to any doctor, hospital or clinic to ask for an abortion. Trained medical personnel at approved clinics and hospitals like Reproductive Choices Clinic can perform TOP

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Pre-operative Advice You can have a ld after the procedure.

Wear comfortable clothing, preferably two-piece, loose fitting outfit, socks, full panties and a sweater.

We provide a sanitary pad.

Full payment is required on the day of the procedure. Cash, credit or debit cards are accepted.

Please check with your medical aid if the procedure is covered We will provide a specified amount which you can then submit to the medical aid claims department.

Counseling services are also offered to the partners or parents. Post-abortion counselling is available to all our clients should they require further support. 

WHAT IS A MEDICAL ABORTION

Medical abortion is when specific medication is administered to women for termination of pregnancy. We use the French Abortion Pill in our clinic. This specific medication is approved by the South African Medicines Control Council and must be taken strictly as prescribed. 

When can a woman have a medical Abortion?

A woman can have a medical abortion as soon as her pregnancy has been confirmed.

Medical abortions are only effective within the first 56 days of a woman’s pregnancy. This implies 56 days since the first day of her last menstrual period.

The woman should be willing to have a surgical abortion if the medical abortion does not work.

The women should be willing to return to the clinic 14 to 21 days later for a follow-up visit. 

How effective and safe is a medical abortion?

Medical abortion is effective in 95% of cases. When the abortion is not complete, the surgical procedure is performed at the follow-up appointment free of charge.

Having a medical or surgical abortion will not affect a women’s chance of having a baby in future. 

How does medical abortion work?

Two sets of medication is administered to terminate the pregnancy

The first medication is given orally to the women at the clinic and will weaken the attachment of the pregnancy to the womb. The second medication is given 36 to 48 hours laterto the women. The second set of medication causes the womb to contract and bleed.This expels the pregnancy. 

VERY IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER

ONCE A MEDICAL ABORTION IS STARTED, IT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED BECAUSE OF DAMAGE TO THE FOETUS. BOTH SETS OF MEDICATION, THEREFORE, NEED TO BE TAKEN CORRECTLY. 

Both the medical and surgical abortion is appointment based and includes a counseling session beforehand, a sonar and a two week follow-up appointment after the procedure. Partners or significant others for support are welcome to accompany the woman. 

Blood loss and first menstruation:

Most patients have very little or no bleeding directly after the procedure. Bleeding usually starts a day or two after the termination but it can vary remarkably. This is not a menstrual period but occurs because of hormonal changes. Your first normal period will be 4 to 8 weeks after your termination.

We find that whatever bleeding you experience, it usually settles or stops after about two weeks. Some patients bleed a lot more than what they are used to. 

Don’t worry if this happens – it can still be normal. It is important that the bleeding slows down after a few days. The colour can vary from bright red with many clots, to a slight brownish discharge. This is a hormonal bleed and unpredictable. There is also the possibility that the bleeding will only start in the second week or that you will have no bleeding at all.  During this time you are advised to use sanitary pads only as tampons may cause infection. Your body is going through changes. It is therefore important to eat healthily and regularly. Make sure you take in adequate amounts of fluids. Should you at any stage feel uncertain or concerned do not hesitate to contact us.

 Pain:

The discomfort you experience during the procedure should have subsided by the time you leave the clinic. You may experience pain – similar to bad period pain – especially when bleeding starts. If you bleed and pass clots you can experience a great deal of discomfort. This is quite normal. Ordinary painkillers and a hot water bottle should give relief.  As the bleeding decreases the discomfort will subside. Do not take Aspirin (Disprin, Anadin or Grandpa’s) as this has a thinning effect on your blood. The use of Paracetamol, Myprodol or Neurofen has proved to be effective. We often see patients developing signs and symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome after the Procedure – especially if they have suffered from this previously. Symptoms include bad cramping, pain in the sides and bloatedness. The time before an abortion is usually stressful and this causes the flare-up of the bowel problem. This is not clinically related to the abortion and symptoms are usually relieved by eating correctly and taking medication such as Buscopan, Spmasmo-Canulase or Colofac. 

Signs of pregnancy:

Due to a drop in hormonal levels pregnancy symptoms start to disappear 2 -3 days after your termination, e.g. morning sickness (within 48 hours), tiredness and moodiness, breast tenderness and breast enlargement. Breast tenderness will be the last to go and can take more than a week. Secretions from your breast can be normal. Do not press on your breast and apply cold cabbage leaves on the breasts to relieve swelling and discomfort if needed. Take Brufen for the swelling and limit fluid intake. If it persists for longer than a week after the termination, please contact the clinic. It can also take some time (sometimes 2 -3 months) for your periods to return to a normal cycle.

Note: A urine pregnancy test may be positive for up to four weeks after the termination. 

Contraception:

We prefer to give your body a short rest after your treatment. You should start with your contraceptive method directly after your check-up visit. Please discuss this with the clinic staff. Contraceptives will also regulate your menstrual cycle. Remember that you can fall pregnant easily again soon after your termination! 

Post Termination counselling:

If you or your partner experience difficulty coming to terms with your pregnancy and decision to terminate, you can discuss your feeling with us. We also offer a counselling service or will refer you to someone in your area. Feel free to contact us at any time to make an appointment for counselling, a referral or just a friendly chat. 

Post Procedure check-up:

It is extremely important for you to have a check-up 3 weeks after the termination. If you were less than 6 weeks pregnant there may be a small possibility that your pregnancy has not been terminated successfully. This, as well as other complications should be ruled out during the check-up visit. 

If you are interested in having a medical abortion, please call us on our 24 – hour, help line at 0737008631.

Below find a branch near you or call us on 0737008631

• Gauteng: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Germiston, Kempton Park, Springs, Benoni, Randburg, Krugersdorp, Hammaskraal, Soshanguve, Soweto, Tembisa, etc

• North West: Rustenburg, Brits, Moruleng, Mafikeng, Zeerust, Vryburg, Ventersdorp, etc. 

• Mpumalanga: Nelspruit, Secunda, Witbank, Middelburg, Pongola, Piet Retief, Malelane, Evander, Kinrose, Kriel, Carolina, Bethal, Ermelo, Naas, Berbaton, Standerton, Hazyview, Hendrina, Bushbuckridge, Belfast, etc 

• Limpopo: Polokwane, Mokopane, Northam, Thohoyandou, Louis Trichardt, Musina, Entabeni, etc  

• Free State: Ladybrand, Ficksburg, Velkom, Virginia, Bloemfontein, Kroonstad, Klerksdorp, Odendaalsrus, Vareeniging,Sasolburg, Carltonville, Westonarea, Parys, etc 

• Northern Cape: Kimberly, Kuruman

• Eastern Cape: Grahamstown, Queenstown, East London, Port Elizabeth, King Williams Town, Somerset East, Alice

• Western Cape: Cape Town, Bellville, Paarl, Beaufort West,