My jaw is on the floor at the last reviewers comments. I am a patient who has been to Early Options a few times over the last years, twice for aspiration procedures and other times for Gyn and birth control visits. It's hard to express what it means that I've been able to form relationships with the providers there, that every phone call and visit is professional and that I never feel judged. They have been available for whatever things come up and always squeeze me in within a day or two. I've always hesitated to speak with my Primary Care doc about my abortions, but I always felt that I was getting the best possible care with Early Options and didn't need to share the information.
When I came in for my second procedure a few days ago, my circumstances were more difficult than the first time -- relationship ending, a lot of sadness. The doctor sat with me when I cried, she always made me feel like I was on my own clock - at one point she told me she'd make a slot for me later in the day if I needed to go for a walk. I feel protective of this place like it's my sister.
As I process my feelings about this time, I find the procedure is a smaller piece of the whole picture. What my experience at EO has given me is the space to process my feelings, rather than dreading the procedure or feeling like I need to recover from the physical experience. My emotions get to take center stage rather than fear or anxiety.
I unequivocally recommend this place to any woman. I can't imagine a more discrete setting. I've never seen a protester and always felt that I could come and leave on my own without question. The place offers one of the more unusually comfortable and personal health visits I've ever had.
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