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Will I have a male or female doctor?

We have both male and female doctors on staff. Please let your phone counselor know if you wish to schedule with a female physician. They will be able to discuss availability with you.

Does your clinic offer additional sedation?

Our Raleigh, Charlotte, and Atlanta locations offer Deluxe sedation package a heavy conscious sedation package for an additional charge. Please note that we do not put any patients to sleep at any clinic.

On average, how long does the in-office procedure take?

If the patient is under 12 weeks, the procedure itself should take between 5 and 10 minutes.  For patients above 12 weeks, it can take a longer amount of time.  However, patients should expect to spend approximately 3 to 4 hours at our office, which will allow for counseling, labwork, medical evaluation, and recovery.

Will the in-office procedure hurt?

The in-office procedure can be uncomfortable. However, it is a short procedure and many patients have related the feeling to a pap smear with heavy menstrual cramps.

What is a D&E?

A D&E is the in-office procedure that APWHC offers.  D&E is the term used to explain the dilation and evacuation of the tissue through a suction device.