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Abortion - surgical and medical options
An abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. If you decide to have an abortion, there are 2 options – surgical or medical.
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MS-2 Step (medical abortion medicine)
MS-2 Step is taken for medical abortion. It includes 2 medicines: mifepristone and misoprostol, which terminate (end) the pregnancy.
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Abortion
There are many reasons someone might choose to terminate a pregnancy. Counselling can help you understand your options. Learn about the process.
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Making decisions about unplanned pregnancies
Having an unplanned pregnancy can be an emotional experience. There will be decisions you will need to make, but there are services available to help you through this time.
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Teenage pregnancy
Being a teenager and finding out you are pregnant can put enormous stress on a young person and their family so it’s important to be supportive.
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Family planning clinics
Family planning clinics provide support relating to reproduction, contraception and pregnancy and can be found throughout Australia.
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Early signs of pregnancy
If you have a regular menstrual cycle, the most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Find out some other early signs that you are pregnant.
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Changes to hair during pregnancy
Hormonal changes during pregnancy can make your hair thicker or thinner. Learn about these changes and whether you can dye hair while pregnant.
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Dilatation and curettage
Dilatation (or dilation) and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your womb. Find out more about D&C and when it’s done.
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Family violence during pregnancy
Family or domestic violence (DV) can begin or become worse during pregnancy – find out what to do if you or someone you know needs help.
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