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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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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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Family planning clinics

Family planning clinics provide support relating to reproduction, contraception and pregnancy and can be found throughout Australia.

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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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Severe vomiting during pregnancy (hyperemesis gravidarum)

Many pregnant women have morning sickness during their pregnancy, but some experience excessive nausea and vomiting.

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Ectopic pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy is when a pregnancy implants outside your womb, usually in a fallopian tube. Read about ectopic pregnancy symptoms and treatment.

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