Medication Abortion
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In the United States, there are two different types of abortion: in-clinic abortion and medication abortion. The method you choose will depend on how far along you are in your pregnancy, your health, and your personal preference. Both methods are safe and effective.
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers offers medication abortion by mail in Illinois. To qualify, patients need to have an Illinois address and be in Illinois at the time of their telehealth appointment. Make a telehealth abortion appointment today to be screened.
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A medication abortion with the abortion pill can be done up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. There are three steps to a medication abortion.
Medication abortion is safe and effective—the abortion pill works 97 percent of the time. To learn more about the safety considerations and steps of medication abortion, read these commonly asked questions about medication abortion.
There are two kinds of in-clinic abortions: aspiration and D&E (dilation and evacuation).
In-clinic abortions are effective and safe. However, the procedure is riskier the later in the pregnancy it is performed. You can learn more about the safety, effectiveness, and actual steps of the procedure by reading these frequently asked questions about in-clinic abortions.
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