Does an abortion hurt?
The actual procedure is completed under anesthesia, so the patient feels no discomfort during the abortion. When local anesthesia is used, the patient experiences some cramping, similar to menstrual cramps.

Is it dangerous to have an abortion?
At Metropolitan Medical Associates, our board certified gynecologists perform all abortions. These highly skilled physicians have a complication rate of less than one per thousand. If an unforeseen event should arise and a patient needs to be admitted to a hospital, our physicians are on staff at Englewood Hospital, only four blocks away.

Will having an abortion affect my ability to have children in the future?
There is no indication that abortions are linked to future infertility.

Can my spouse/friend/family member stay with me throughout the entire visit?
We encourage one visitor to accompany each patient to the counseling session in order to learn about the abortion procedure and to discuss concerns. However, only medical personnel are permitted in the surgical treatment areas.

What should I know before my appointment?

1. Do not eat or drink anything from midnight before your appointment, including gum, mints, or water.
2. Have someone drive you to the facility and return to take you home.
3. For the comfort of the other patients, please do not bring children to the facility.
4. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call to reschedule.

For your convenience, phone counselors are on hand Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to answer your questions and schedule appointments.

PAYMENT POLICIES

Payment is due at the time of the procedure. We accept cash, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. No personal checks, please. Our fees include lab work, counseling, ultrasound, as well as anesthesia. Fees also include a post-operative exam 2 weeks later. If you have RH-negative blood, there is an additional charge for Rhogam.

We accept most insurance and HMO plans upon verification by our insurance department. Please inform us ahead of time if you wish to use insurance. We also accept NJ Medicaid with valid picture identification.

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