What is Abortion?

The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines abortion as the spontaneous or induced expulsion of an embryo or fetus resulting in or closely followed by its death.

Obviously this is the simplest definition of what has become a complex and contested term in our culture. However, the medical definition remains the same. So whether a fertilized egg passes through a woman’s body naturally and does not properly implant in the uterus, if a pregnancy stops developing properly and passes out of the uterus in a miscarriage, or if after a decision is made the pregnancy is surgically removed an abortion has occurred.

When medical professionals discuss abortion they are primarily discussing the surgical abortion procedure which is performed by Electrical Vacuum Aspiration (EVA). This is primarily done in the first 12 wks of pregnancy using a gentile suction to remove the pregnancy tissue from the woman’s uterus. After 12 weeks of gestation the procedure is usually called a dilation and evacuation / extraction done also with gentile suction. In most cases and under most conditions these procedures no longer involve scraping of the uterine walls the way they once did in the past.

Abortions can also be performed using a series of medications (Mifepristone and Misoprostol) which induce a controlled miscarriage. While this is not considered a ‘non surgical abortion’ it is still an abortion because an embryo is bring expelled from the uterus and ends the pregnancy.

A more complex question is whether the ‘morning after pill’ or Plan B should be considered an abortion. The morning after pill is actually a high dose of the hormone levonorgestrel which is contained in many birth control pills in lower doses. A high dose of levonorgestrel helps keep a woman from ovulating if she has not already done so. It also makes the lining of the uterus less likely to allow a fertilized egg to implant and continue to develop. Most medical professionals do not consider this an abortion because the fertilized egg, if there is one, is a Zygot. A zygote is a group of rapidly dividing cells that forms when a male sperm meets a female egg. It is not considered an embryo until after 2 weeks. Some people still consider the zygot the beginning of life, particularly religious people who believe life begins at conception. For these people the prevention of implantation is also considered an abortion – but this is a religious and cultural opinion – not medical opinions.

NYC Abortion Services | PARKMED

NYC Abortion Services | PARKMED

Content Summary: For NYC abortion services, PARKMEDnyc is where people go for experienced, compassionate care.

When women need NYC abortion services, they trust the caring professionals at PARKMEDnyc. Our focus is on giving women the help they need to be reproductively healthy throughout their lives. We offer experienced, skilled and confidential service that you can count on.

At PARKMEDnyc, we understand what it’s like for you if you have an unplanned pregnancy. You may be confused and uncertain where to go for help. It’s important to seek the help of professionals with experience in this area, and who care about your overall health and well-being. We have been practicing in the Midtown Manhattan area for over 35 years, and our patients know that they can always trust our expert care. Our full range of services include:

Pregnancy termination procedures and pills

Different types of contraceptive options, including tubal ligation

Pap smear

Annual GYN examinations

Pregnancy testing

STD testing

Treatment for urinary incontinence

Infertility issues

You will always be treated here by board-certified physicians, and we have a multi-lingual staff who will make sure that you are fully understood. We offer abortion counseling in a private or group setting, depending on your preference, and we will always do our best to make sure you’re comfortable.

For NYC abortion services, come to PARKMEDnyc. We accept Medicaid and most private health insurance plans. Same-day appointments are available, and most procedures are completed within one day. Call today for an appointment.

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Content Summary: When you need NYC abortion service and counseling, PARKMEDnyc is the right choice to top-quality care.

In NYC, abortion procedures and non-surgical options are available at PARKMEDnyc. We offer a variety of options depending on your situation in a caring and confidential environment. We care about your health and your safety here, and it’s apparent in everything that we do.

When you come to us because you suspect or have confirmed an unwanted pregnancy, you’ll know right away that you are dealing with a caring staff. We’ll provide you with counseling and go over your options with you, based on your circumstances and preferences.

Options include aspiration procedure for early pregnancy, where suction curettage is used to terminate the pregnancy. Medical abortion can also be used during early pregnancy. This method involves taking a pill that arrests the development of the pregnancy, resulting in miscarriage. We offer different anesthesia options for procedures, and your vital statistics will always be carefully monitored.

You can call us at any time of the day or night after your procedure if you believe there may be a problem. Though problems are rare, they can happen, and we will be available for immediate help.

When you need NYC abortion counseling and service, you can trust the experienced and compassionate professionals at PARKMEDnyc. Your treatment here will always be safe and confidential, and our services are trusted by doctors throughout the area. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

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Content Summary: When you need information on NYC abortion costs and procedures, PARKMEDnyc professionals are here to talk with you.

When you find yourself with an unwanted pregnancy in NYC, abortion costs and other issues are foremost on your mind. It’s important to seek the help of medical professionals who are able to answer your questions and provide you with the right solutions. That’s what you’ll find at PARKMEDnyc. Since 1971, we have been helping women deal with these issues in a confidential and experienced way.

One of the most common early-pregnancy abortion procedures performed at our clinic is Manual Vacuum Aspiration. Usually done using a local anesthetic, this procedure involves inserting a tube through the cervical opening and aspirating the contents of the uterus. The entire process is short in duration, and you’ll be given pain medication for any discomfort. Generally anesthesia is available if you prefer it.

We offer immediate appointments to our patients, because we realize that time is of the essence. The MVA procedure has proven to be safe and effective, and is either used as a first resource or if the abortion pill does not work for some reason. We’ll work with your insurance company, and we keep our costs reasonable.

When you need information on NYC abortion costs and procedures, talk to the dedicated team at PARKMEDnyc. We offer free pregnancy tests, confidential counseling, and caring treatment all during your time with us. We care about women’s health here! Call today and we’ll be glad to answer any of your questions.

Bone Density Affected by Birth Control Pill

Hormonal Birth control is great – but it may be a factor in future bone health. But don’t fret too much – the effects are limited.

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"Bone health, especially for long-term users of the pill, may be one of many factors women consider in choosing a contraceptive method that's right for them," says Dalia Scholes, Senior Research with GHRI said in her interview with Science Daily.

Hormones play a key role in bone health. You resistance to fractures later on in life can be affected by the amount of bone mass you gain during you early 20s, time which many if not most women are on oral contraceptives.

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The Group Health Research Institute (GHRI) announced July 13, 2011 that women using hormonal birth control pills may have reduced bone density development. Published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, this study tracked young women ages 14 – 18 years old checking for changes in bone density development after discontinuing birth control pills.

"The teen years are when women most actively gain bone, so we thought it was important to look at that age group," Scholes added.  "We found that oral contraceptive use had a small negative impact on bone gain at these ages, but took time to appear, and depended on hormone dose."

Researchers found the following:

• Teens who used 30-35 microgram pills showed about 1% less gain in bone density at both the spine and whole body sites after two years than teens who did not use hormonal contraceptives.
• For young adult women, users and non-users of oral contraceptives showed no differences in bone density at any site.
• Differences between users and non users of birth control pills was less then 2 % and only showed in certain locations.
• At one to two years after stopping, teens who took 30-35 microgram pills still showed smaller bone density gains at the spine than teens who did not use oral contraceptives.

At one to two years after stopping, young adult women who used either pill dose showed small bone density losses at the spine compared to small gains in women who did not take oral contraceptives.