Medical Abortion (Abortion Pill)
The main points
- Medical abortion offers a safe and common method to end a pregnancy of up to 9 weeks.
- A combination of the tablets mifepristone and misoprostol are used for medical abortion.
- It is usual to experience heavy vaginal bleeding and strong abdominal (tummy) pain and cramping during a medical abortion.
- Medical abortion is not suitable for all people seeking abortion.
- There are many abortion service providers located across Victoria in a range of health services and private practices.
It is estimated that around a quarter of all pregnancies in Australia are unplanned. For many people abortion, also known as termination of pregnancy, is the best option in their circumstances. Abortion is a safe and common method to end a pregnancy.
There are two types of abortion: medical and surgical. Both are low-risk and have a high success rate.
Some services offer medical abortion through telehealth appointments.
In Australia, medical abortion can be performed up to nine weeks of pregnancy.
