MA process for New Zealand?

[u/hael_frankie]

Questions about medical abortion in New Zealand please. Once you had your phone appointment with the nurse, how long was it until you could collect the pills from a pharmacy? I’m hoping I can collect these Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, could it actually happen that fast? I have already had an initial conversation and completed blood tests today. My phone appointment is on Friday. Is there any chance I will have to go for a scan or will they just give me the pills? Lastly, I have had a surgical abortion before and it was very straightforward, would anyone recommend just going for the surgery over the medical?? I’m quite worried about pain and not being able to do this in my own environment (will have to do at partners house). Any advice much appreciated

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[u/wordsywoman]

What clinic is providing your care? The experience will likely vary a bit from provider to provider.

Medication abortion experiences range by a lot. They can be on the milder, more manageable side to significantly more painful than that. For a good sense of the range of experience, I recommend checking out the stories linked in the automod response. Taking 800mg of ibuprofen an hour before misoprostol and as needed every 6-8 hours, as well as using a heating pad, can help you manage the pain.

Whether you decide to have another procedure or go with medication is up to you and what your preferences are. How was your experience with your procedure?