Surgical Abortion
Surgical (suction) abortion
The surgical abortion procedure (sometimes called suction abortion) at AMAC uses vacuum aspiration to remove a pregnancy. AMAC offers surgical abortion up to 13 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy and usually within five working days of your request, sometimes less.
Surgical abortions are fully funded for healthcare eligible patients living in the Waitematā, Auckland and Counties Manukau areas.
To get started you only need to have had a positive pregnancy test – we can help you with everything else. Pre-abortion tests are required before an abortion procedure. Tests can be arranged by us at your local Awanui Lab (formerly Labtests) or through your own health professional. There is no need to have a scan, this can be done at the clinic.
The cost of the surgical abortion procedure for non-funded patients is $1,825.00
For non-funded patients (For Pricelist click here).
The surgical abortion appointment includes counselling (if required) a medical/ social history consultation, contraception assistance and the procedure. The procedure is performed with a local anaesthetic, pain control and intravenous sedation (drowsy not asleep).
Although the suction procedure is a relatively quick part of your day, you should plan to be at the clinic for up to six hours to ensure you are fully informed and recovered.
The procedure usually requires one visit to our clinic. Due to the sedation medication used in the procedure you must arrange someone to accompany you home, you must not drive yourself home.
Please refer to our Fact Sheet for full details on the Surgical Abortion procedure, what to expect during and after surgical abortion and a Comparison of Early Abortion Methods.
You should also read the information sheet about coming to your appointment.
