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HOW TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Scheduling an appointment is best done by telephone at 217-356-3736. We take calls daily from 8 AM to 5 PM. An experienced staff member can answer your individual questions and tailor a visit to your needs. It is possible to schedule only a consultation, or if you are fairly certain of your decision, you may schedule to have your abortion done on the day of your first appointment.

If you are farther than 15 weeks since your last menstrual period, you may need a two-step appointment in one to two days. The first day involves testing and evaluation, and the abortion process is begun by laminaria insertion.

If you are being referred from another physician, we encourage you to bring your previous records. Dr. Trupin would be happy to talk to your doctor about your case if he or she prefers. If you have an active or serious medical condition, it may be necessary to schedule your procedure at the hospital. All consultations and initial evaluations would still be at Women's Health Practice.
Reasons to ask to speak to a nurse in advance:

• You have a serious medical condition.
• You regularly need to take medication(s).
• You wish to schedule under general anesthesia.
• You are unsure how far pregnant you are.
• You routinely need antibiotics for medical procedures.
• You need to know how much money to bring.
• You wish to have a tubal ligation at the time of your procedure.
• You wish to get an IUD at the time of your procedure.
• You have been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or a vaginal infection.
• You need to get preapproval from your insurance company (this may need to be done with you in the office).
• You want to arrange special genetic testing on your tissue specimen.