Medication Termination of Pregnancy MTOP
Women at all stages of life may find themselves faced with having to make the difficult decision to terminate a pregnancy. Doctors at Pear Tree provide a supportive, compassionate and confidential space to discuss and assess the available options to you. Your GP can help you decide the right path forwards, depending on your preferences and the stage of your pregnancy.
With recent changes in legislation, most of the doctors at Pear Tree are able to offer a medical termination of pregnancy, where appropriate. Medical termination of pregnancy is a safe and effective way of ending a pregnancy up to 9 weeks (63 days gestation), by using medication rather than surgery.
Medical Terminations are avaiable for current patients and new patients referred for medical terminations.
Medical termination is available for pregnancies up to 9 weeks gestation.
If you are more than 9 weeks pregnant, we can refer you to the Pregnancy Advisory Centre (08 7117 8999) to discuss alternative options, or you may discuss this with your doctor during consultation.
Medical termination is a safe and effective method that involves three appointments at our practice over several weeks.
Appointment 1: Initial Assessment
Purpose: Comprehensive evaluation and planning
- Detailed medical history and suitability assessment
- Ultrasound referral to confirm pregnancy dates and exclude ectopic pregnancy
- Discussion of the complete process and what to expect
- Opportunity to ask questions and address any concerns
Appointment 2: Medication Provision
Timing: One week after your initial appointment Note: If you’re close to 9 weeks, this can be scheduled earlier – please discuss with reception and your doctor
What happens:
- Prescription for necessary medications provided
- Detailed instructions on how and when to take medications at home
- Clear guidance on what to expect during the process
- Emergency contact information provided
Appointment 3: Follow-Up Care
Timing: Three weeks after your second appointment
Final care includes:
- Comprehensive check to ensure the process is complete
- Discussion of contraception options to prevent future unplanned pregnancies
- Ongoing support and care planning
Professional Fees:
- These appointments are not bulk-billed
- Medicare-rebateable fees apply to all consultations
- Contact our reception for current fee structure
Additional Costs:
Ultrasound fees vary by provider – contact your chosen radiology service for pricing
- Benson Radiology: 08 8177 9500
- Jones Radiology: 1300 435 566
For patients without Medicare:
- Hormone blood test fees apply (required on first day of medication and one week later)
- Additional hormone level testing may be needed if complications arise
- Contact Australian Clinical Labs (8205 5666) for current pricing
Online booking options:
- Book directly through our website
- Use the AMS Connect App
- Select “Medical Termination” as your appointment type
Prefer to speak with someone? Call our reception team on 08 7228 5818 for assistance with booking or if you have questions about the process.