The Women's Clinic, Invercargill
Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
Services
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
- Surgical abortion - up to 15 weeks
- Later abortion (second trimester) - by assessment
What do I need to do to have an abortion here?
You can self-refer to this service.
Free call 0800 226 784 or email reception@thewomensclinic.net.nz.
Email your name, date of birth, NHI number (if known), and safe contact details.
You can also use the clinic's Request Appointment form.
If you're a Southland resident and require an abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, you'll be referred from The Women's Clinic, Invercargill to Dunedin Hospital, or you can contact Dunedin Hospital directly.
What will it cost?*
Cost for New Zealand citizen/resident
Free abortion services for any pregnant person eligible for publicly funded healthcare in New Zealand living in the Te Whatu Ora Southern district. There may be prescription fees and costs for ultrasound.
Cost for non-New Zealand resident
- Early medical abortion from NZ$950
- Early medical abortion (telemedicine) from NZ$950
- Early surgical abortion from NZ$1,050
*Approximate prices valid at 26 April 2023. Prices may change without notice.
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More information
Accessibility
The clinic is on the ground floor and there is a ramp at the front door. Ring the doorbell when you arrive.
The clinic has a wheelchair accessible toilet.
If you have accessibility needs, please let the clinic know ahead of your appointment.
Mobility parking and public parking are available outside the clinic.
Translation services
Translation services are available. Please let the clinic know that you will need translation support.
Female practitioner
There are female practitioners at this clinic.
Contraception
Contraception available through this clinic.
- Contraception prescriptions.
- IUD or IUS devices can be inserted when you have a surgical abortion.
- A free contraceptive service is available after you have had your abortion.
- A Depo Provera injection can be given at the same time as the first medication if you are having an early medical abortion.
- An implant can be inserted at the same time as the first medication if you are having an early medical abortion.
Counselling
Abortion decision counselling, pre-abortion and post-abortion counselling are available in person or virtually.
Client information
Read more on the clinic website.
Use the clinic's Request Appointment form.
Other locations
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Dunedin Hospital Abortion Services (in person or by phone)
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
- Surgical abortion - up to 20 weeks
- Later medical abortion - from 13 weeks by assessment
- Later surgical abortion - from over 20 weeks by assessment
201 Great King St, Dunedin
- 0800 867 7342
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DECIDE's early medical abortion by phone service
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
Nationwide service - arrange an early medical abortion by phone from anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- 0800 DECIDE
- reception@thewomensclinic.net.nz
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The Women's Clinic early medical abortion by telehealth (phone)
- Early medical abortion - up to 10 weeks
Nationwide private (pay-for-service) telehealth service for early medical abortion.
- 0800 226 784
- reception@thewomensclinic.net.nz
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