Abortion Services
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Overview
At UR Medicine, we offer compassionate, confidential access to both medication and procedural abortion care. We support you with accurate information, respectful guidance, and nonjudgmental care. In many cases, medication abortion can be provided in person or by telemedicine, allowing you to speak with a provider and receive care from the comfort and privacy of your home. Before any procedure, you'll meet with a member of our team - either in person or virtually - to talk through your options so that you can determine what feels right for you.
Need Abortion Care? We're Here to Help
Speak with a medical professional through a Virtual Urgent Care video visit to get the support you need, including information about abortion options and next steps, such as medication abortion pills that can be delivered to you. This is a safe, private, and convenient way to receive care from wherever you are.
UR Medicine's Approach
UR Medicine provides compassionate and confidential access to medical and procedural abortions. Prior to the procedure, you will meet with our providers to discuss options and help determine the best path forward for you and your family.
First Trimester Abortion Care
Medication Abortion (Up to 11 weeks gestation)
Medication abortion allows you to end a pregnancy in a way that may feel more private or flexible. It involves taking two medications—mifepristone and misoprostol—which help your body pass the pregnancy, similar to a miscarriage.
You may choose to come in for an in-person visit, or you may be eligible for telemedicine, where you can meet with a provider virtually and have medications mailed to you or picked up from a pharmacy. Either way, you’ll receive the same high-quality, supportive care. Our team will be available to guide you and answer any questions throughout the process.
Procedural Abortion
First-trimester procedural abortions are simple and safe. They can be done in a clinic or hospital, depending on your preferences, how far along the pregnancy is, and any specific medical needs you may have. Medications may be used to gently prepare the cervix, and a small suction device is used to complete the procedure. We tailor pain management to each person’s comfort and needs.
Second-Trimester Abortion Care
After 13 Weeks Gestation
Second trimester procedural abortions happen in the operating room at UR Medicine. In the second trimester medications (misoprostol and/or mifepristone) are used to help soften the cervix prior to the abortion procedure. After 16 weeks gestation, cervical dilators may be placed into the cervix to dilate the cervix the day before the abortion procedure. Typically, deep sedation (anesthesia through the IV) is given for second trimester abortion care at UR Medicine.
Second trimester medication abortion (or labor-induction abortion) are completed in the hospital. Similar to first trimester medication abortion, (but with different dosing), mifepristone and misoprostol are used to induce labor. There are different pain management options available, including epidural placement.
For many different reasons, an abortion can be a difficult decision for some people and their families. At UR Medicine, we offer pregnancy loss support and pregnancy memories.
What Sets Us Apart?
We believe everyone deserves access to respectful, affirming reproductive health care—no matter the reason for their decision. Our team provides:
- A patient-first approach
- Individualized pain management, emotional support, and pregnancy loss support
- Skilled providers trained in the full spectrum of abortion care
- A commitment to dignity, privacy, and bodily autonomy
At UR Medicine, we are here to listen, support, and be with you—without judgment.