Surgical abortion

Surgical abortion

Abortion by instruments

Content reviewed by Dr. Laporte, Medical Director, Morgentaler Clinic

Abortion is a safe and simple procedure. The doctor uses a dilation and aspiration technique that takes 5 to 10 minutes. All our doctors are specially trained to perform instrumental abortions, and a nurse will accompany you throughout the procedure. Medications are offered for optimal comfort. Although the procedure is quick, your visit to the clinic will take about 3 hours.

If you are 14 weeks pregnant or more, the procedure may take 2 days: laminar rods will need to be inserted the day before the procedure to ensure a gentle dilation of the cervix.

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Covered by the RAMQ

Women's team

Non-judgmental environment

Service in just one appointment

Welcoming environment

Appointments usually in less than a week

Confidential medical file

Accessible parking

Covered by the RAMQ

Women's team

Non-judgmental environment

Service in just one appointment

Welcoming environment

Appointments usually in less than a week

Confidential medical file

Accessible parking

Covered by the RAMQ

Women's team

Non-judgmental environment

Service in just one appointment

Welcoming environment

Appointments usually in less than a week

Confidential medical file

Accessible parking

Covered by the RAMQ

Women's team

The process

Information about your appointment

Plan to be at the clinic for approximately 3 hours. It is preferable, but not required, to be accompanied by someone for the return home.

Do not eat or drink for 2 hours before your appointment

The relaxing and pain-relief medications offered during the abortion may affect you for a certain time afterward.

For 24h: do not drive, do not consume drugs or alcohol, favor calm activities, and avoid activities requiring concentration or judgment such as supervising young children, using dangerous tools or equipment, taking school exams, and signing important documents.

Avoid activities requiring sustained vigilance for 24h after the abortion.

Bring your health insurance card or your IFHP document. Photo ID will be required at reception.

Home instructions

Please carefully read the information on the instructions to follow after an abortion.

After the instrument abortion

Essential guidelines

Discover the essential information to properly prepare for your abortion and approach this step with peace of mind.

Montreal

Laval

Villeray

Rosemont

Hochelaga

Ahuntsic

Côte-des-Neiges

Plateau

Montreal

Laval

Villeray

Rosemont

Hochelaga

Ahuntsic

Côte-des-Neiges

Plateau

Montreal

Laval

Villeray

Rosemont

Hochelaga

Ahuntsic

Côte-des-Neiges

Plateau

Montreal

Laval

Villeray

Rosemont

Hochelaga

Ahuntsic

Côte-des-Neiges

Plateau

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Last revised: June 2026