Comprehensive Reproductive Health Services and the Current State of Women’s Health
Four Women Health Services abortion clinic is to empower women to make informed decisions that support their privacy, dignity and self-respect. Four Women Health Services was founded to ensure that all women have access to the highest quality reproductive health care through direct service, education and referrals. We know choosing an abortion, whether it’s an early medication abortion or surgical abortion, it is not an easy decision. Therefore, we provide a safe and compassionate environment for your abortion, family planning and gynecological care in Massachusetts.
Abortion Services and Clinical Care
We offer a variety of anesthesia options, including unconscious sedation. Depending on your eligibility, you may be AWAKE or ASLEEP for the procedure. If you are awake, a pain medication may be injected into the cervix to HELP with pain and discomfort. Our clinical protocols include:
- Medication abortion: Commonly known as the Abortion Pill, this is a non-surgical abortion procedure for up to 10 weeks. First medication blocks a hormone, causing the pregnancy to stop developing. Second medication will cause you to pass the pregnancy tissue at home.
- Surgical abortion: We offer 1-day surgical abortion care if you're 5.0 to 16 weeks, and 2-day surgical abortion from 16.1 – 20.6 weeks. We use a medication that makes the procedure SAFER and more EFFECTIVE by dilating and softening the cervix. Once dilated the pregnancy will be safely removed.
Comprehensive Gynecological and Hormone Services
At Four Women Health Services, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered gynecological care for women at every stage of life. Our experienced clinical team offers a full range of GYN services designed to support your reproductive health, prevent complications, and address concerns with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care. These services include:
- Annual gyn exams and pap-smears
- Diagnosis and treatment of gyn problems
- Birth control option information and prescription
- STD testing and health physicals for work and school
- Ultrasounds, IUD insertion and removal
- Colposcopy and LEEP procedures
Furthermore, we specialize in comprehensive hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and hormone management for individuals navigating perimenopause and menopause. Treatment options may include estrogen, progesterone, or other hormone therapies tailored to address specific symptoms and health needs.
The State and Price of Women’s Health
Despite the progress, women have unique health needs beyond reproductive and maternal care, and not all of them are met. Over the last century, medical and social advancements have contributed to better health outcomes for women. Today, the average life expectancy for women in the US has risen to 81, and we now have an HPV vaccine and a remarkable 99% five-year relative survival rate for localized breast cancer. However, despite this progress, disparities persist, particularly affecting women of color, those in rural areas, and those facing economic hardship.
The following table illustrates key metrics regarding the current state of women’s health outcomes:
| Health Metric | Current Data |
|---|---|
| Average life expectancy for women in the US | 81 years |
| Five-year relative survival rate for localized breast cancer | 99% |
| IVF success rate for women under 35 | Better than 50% |
| Ratio of undiagnosed women to diagnosed | 4 to 1 |
Addressing Gender Inequality and Bias in Healthcare
Women comprise over 50% of the US population and nearly half the workforce, yet women are disproportionately impacted by diseases and lagging in many health outcomes. In healthcare, this gender inequality can cost people’s lives. Almost a third of women say a doctor has dismissed their concerns or did not believe them. In numerous research findings, it’s evident that prejudice in healthcare has a heavier impact on women, frequently resulting in delayed diagnosis, incorrect diagnosis, or insufficient treatment. For instance, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one killer of women in the United States, yet symptoms related to CVD in women are often dismissed as anxiety or stress.
Access to Care and Logistics
If you are uninsured and unable to pay for the procedure, we can provide you with information for funding options that may be available to you, if you qualify. We offer discounted fees if you pay cash. If you are a NEW PATIENT you will need to register by setting up an account. Our facility is located at 150 Emory Street, Attleboro, MA 02703-2439. Directions from the Center of Attleboro: Once on Park Street and Route 118 you will be on a one-way street. You will pass City Hall on your right, and you will pass Sturdy Hospital on your right. After the hospital you will come to a small park/playground on your left hand side. Make a left immediately after the park and go straight across the street into the parking lot at 150 Emory Street.