Reproductive health services in Vancouver, BC

Please note: Contraceptive care services may be limited to ensure we can continue to meet the demands of our patients need for our primary service, abortion care.

We offer:

• Contraceptive counselling to assist with the decision regarding which birth control is the best for you;
• Prescriptions for birth control and the opportunity to purchase contraception at our clinic;
• IUD insertion, removal, and checks;
• Contraceptive implant removals; and
• Nexplanon (Entonogestrel implant) insertion, removal and checks at our clinic.

You may bring a pre-purchased IUD or Nexplanon device with you to your appointment or you may purchase one from us. Local anaesthesia and IV sedation are available if requested.

Post-Hormonal IUD Insertion (Mirena, Kyleena) Instructions

Post- Copper IUD Insertion Instructions

Post-Nexplanon Insertion Instructions

Medication abortion is available into the 9th week of pregnancy. Medication abortion is the use of medication (Mifegymiso) to end a pregnancy.

For medication abortion appointments, you can attend at the clinic in person or have your appointment by telehealth (which means you have your appointment by video and/or telephone and do not have to attend at the clinic in person).

Aspiration (Surgical) abortion is available until the end of the 17th week of pregnancy. Aspiration abortion uses gentle suction to empty the uterus.

Given that aspiration abortion is a medical procedure, you must attend the clinic in person.

To learn more about these two options, follow this link: Abortion Procedures

Decision-Making Appointments: For some individuals it can be difficult to make the decision to continue or end a pregnancy. Often it can be helpful to talk with someone who is outside of your personal circle and can help you explore your emotional and practical concerns. You are welcome to book a decision-making appointment to help you decide on the best course of action. Partners are welcome to attend this session.

Scheduled Appointment: On the day of your abortion appointment, you will have the opportunity to meet with a counsellor who will provide support around your decision and review any concerns you may have. You will be given information about the procedure, aftercare, and contraceptive options.

Post Abortion Appointments: After an abortion the predominant emotion reported by individuals is relief. Some may experience feelings of sadness, guilt, or anger that may or may not be related to the pregnancy itself. You are welcome to make a follow-up appointment with one of our counsellors who can help you process and navigate whatever you may be feeling after your abortion.

Counselling appointments are available through telehealth, which means your appointment can be by video and/or telephone and you do not have to attend at the clinic in person.

 

Please note: We are no longer offering routine Pap tests to ensure we can continue to meet the demands of our patients need for our primary service, abortion care.

Any family doctor’s office in BC can do a Pap test, you can also find more clinics offering Pap tests here.

If abnormal cells are founds, steps can be taken to prevent them from developing into cervical cancer. In BC, it is recommended that any person with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 69 get a pap screen every 3 years.

Our clinic also offers testing for the following sexually transmitted infections:

• HIV
• Gonorrhea
• Syphilis
• Chlamydia

Our clinic offers contraceptive counselling and medication abortion services via telehealth.

myPostCare is a comprehensive digital platform that supports individuals after an abortion. It was co-created in BC with women’s health specialists and individuals who experienced a surgical abortion. myPostCare is managed by a Canadian non-profit, Vitala Global Foundation. We are dedicated to addressing gaps in sexual and reproductive health access by co-creating digital solutions with women, girls, and their communities.

Post Surgical Abortion:
myPostCare is now available to support individuals post-surgical abortion. For access please send us an email at [email protected] and we will onboard you.

Post Medication Abortion study:
myPostCare is expanding to include post-medication abortion care and support. We are looking for your input and suggestions to ensure the design process addresses the diverse needs of all during their post care journey. Please click here for more information about our study.

Language interpretation services are available during your appointment. When you make your appointment, please let our staff know that you require an interpreter to attend with you and what your primary spoken language is.

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