Your doctor will also talk to you about different types of pain management available to you during the procedure.
For an in-clinic abortion, you’ll probably get local anesthesia, meaning that your cervix will be numbed but you’ll be awake. While 600-800 milligrams of ibuprofen usually provides enough pain relief, your doctor might also offer you an oral medication to calm or mildly sedate you, so you’re awake but relaxed. If you prefer heavy sedation, meaning you’re in a light sleep throughout the procedure, you can ask if a sedative medication can be given to you through an IV.