Alcove Health offers pre-abortion screenings at no charge so that you can have all the information you need to make your decision. In Virginia, the types of abortions available vary depending on how far along you are.
Surgical Abortion
Types of surgical abortions include suction aspiration procedures, dilation and curettage with vacuum aspiration procedure, dilation and evacuation, and dilation and extraction.
MEDICAL ABORTION
The abortion pill, RU 486, is used for medical abortions in combination with a drug called Misosprostol. The FDA approves its use through a restricted program.