Abortion is legal in all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. and most US Territories. In some states, new US-based services offer convenient online access to abortion pills.
We encourage you to read through our Abortion Pills FAQ first, then use our search tool to find information on at-home abortion in your state or territory.
“Abortion with pills,” also called a medication abortion, is a modern option for ending an early pregnancy safely and effectively. The pills are a combination of medications: mifepristone and misoprostol (or misoprostol only, if mifepristone is not available).
This is the most common method of abortion with pills. It involves taking a mifepristone pill first, followed by misoprostol pills 24 to 48 hours later. This is the most effective method of abortion with pills (95-98% of the abortions are successful). It has the fewest side effects and is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is the type of abortion with pills provided by clinics like Planned Parenthood and recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Abortion with pills can also be done using only misoprostol pills. This is less effective than when mifepristone and misoprostol are both taken (about 85% of the abortions are successful). The World Health Organization endorses the use of misoprostol alone for early abortion when mifepristone is not available.
Both methods are effective and very safe. Both methods are also widely used by women around the world. We provide information about both methods on this website.
Using abortion pills does not require the presence of a doctor, although many people choose the support of a medical professional as they go through this process.
It’s best to use this method in a comfortable and safe environment. It may not be the right option for people who are in an unsafe relationship or do not have a safe, private space to have the abortion.
Abortion pills work by blocking the flow of progesterone to the developing pregnancy (mifepristone) and causing the uterus to cramp and expel what’s inside (misoprostol). They effectively cause a miscarriage. This usually involves a few hours of heavy bleeding and cramping and several days of lighter bleeding.
For more information, watch this video from the International Planned Parenthood Federation about how abortion pills work.
Using abortion pills is very safe. Abortion pills are safest for pregnancies of less than 11 weeks (less than 77 days, counting from the first day of the last regular period). The rate of major complications during an early abortion is very low, and the earlier in pregnancy an abortion is done, the lower the chances are of complications.
It is better to use mifepristone plus misoprostol because it is more effective. But, sometimes mifepristone pills are hard to find in the United States. The World Health Organization says it is safe to use misoprostol alone when mifepristone is not available.
One risk is that abortion pills may not work (they may not end the pregnancy). The pills are less effective when only misoprostol is used or when the pills are taken later in pregnancy. Most providers recommend doing a pregnancy test 3-4 weeks after taking the pills to make sure they worked. If the test is positive, it is important to get follow-up care. (Note: a pregnancy test done earlier than 3-4 weeks after an abortion may show a false positive because it takes time for the pregnancy hormones to leave the body. But most people can tell they are no longer pregnant soon after the abortion because their symptoms of pregnancy go away.)
Another risk is if the pregnancy is outside the womb. This is called an ectopic or tubal pregnancy. This is very rare (only about 2 of every 100 pregnancies). In these cases, the abortion pills will not work and the person will need timely follow up medical attention, which can be obtained at any medical facility. Because of this small risk, it is important to always do a pregnancy test 3-4 weeks after taking the pills and to seek immediate care if the test is positive. It is also important to seek care if there are any continued signs or symptoms of pregnancy after the abortion (such as severe and increasing abdominal pain, particularly if it is one sided). Ectopic pregnancy is rare but can lead to serious health consequences.
Abortion pills work best in the first 11 weeks of pregnancy. Using pills later in pregnancy will be more painful and less effective. The risk of complications also goes up as the pregnancy grows.
This calculator can help you know how many weeks pregnant you are (based on the first day of your last normal period). People who don’t know the first day of their last period or who have periods that don’t come regularly may need to have an ultrasound or pelvic exam to find out how many weeks pregnant they are.
Yes, and no. Abortion pills are prescription medications in the US. People can get a prescription for the pills from abortion clinics and some family practice clinicians. It is now possible to get a prescription and pills using telemedicine, meaning no clinic visit is needed. Our Guide to finding pills lists telemedicine services in some states that can mail pills directly to the patient's address.
We also know that many people are buying abortion pills through online pharmacies without a prescription. Some people also find the pills in bodegas or across the border in Mexico. Finding and using pills without consulting a medical provider is often called "self-managed" abortion. Our Guide to finding pills provides information about how people are doing this. It is important for those considering this option to understand any legal risks (see below--Can I Get in Trouble?).
Many groups provide information about how to take abortion pills. HowToUseAbortionPill.org provides excellent instructions for mifepristone plus misoprostol abortion and misoprostol-only abortion. The instructions are available in 27 languages. The website also includes a live chat feature.
Abortion pills cause bleeding and cramping. This is a natural part of the abortion process and shows that the pills are working. Many people do not have any symptoms after taking the first pill (mifepristone). The bleeding and cramping usually start soon after taking the second set of pills (misoprostol).
The bleeding may be heavier than a normal period and the cramping can be mild to severe. This can vary for each person and by how far along the pregnancy is.
Other common side effects include feeling sick to your stomach, throwing up, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and fevers.
The website howtouseabortionpill.org has great information about what you can expect when you take the pills and how to manage side effects.
Severe symptoms (very uncommon) that require immediate medical attention include:
To prepare for taking abortion pills at home, abortionfinder.org recommends gathering the following supplies in advance:
Abortion pills can cost anywhere from $40 to $600 or more:
Many services accept insurance/Medicaid or offer discounts to those who can't pay. Check with your local provider or preferred online service for more precise explanation of costs.
No. Plan B is emergency contraception, a pill to take up to 5 days after having sex without using birth control. Plan B prevents pregnancy.
Plan C is our term for abortion pills. These are taken after a missed period (up to 77 days from the first day of your last normal period).
We believe that everyone should have access to a full range of options:
Because there are many ways to get abortion pills in the US, it can be confusing to know what's what. There are two main ways to access abortion pills.
A "clinician-supported" abortion means that a clinician (like a doctor or nurse practitioner) asks the patient for basic medical information, reviews that information, prescribes and dispenses the medications, and is available to help answer questions before, during and after the abortion. Examples of clinician-supported services include:
A "self-managed" abortion means that a person finds and takes the abortion pills without consulting a clinician. Examples of self-managed abortion include:
Both ways to access pills are safe, but self-managed abortion may have some legal risks. See our section "Can I get in trouble?" for more information about the legal considerations for self-managed abortion.
Abortion is legal in the United States and most US Territories and abortion pills are approved medications. But, how people get the pills may affect their risk of being prosecuted.
No one should ever be punished for providing their own medical care. But, at least 24 people who have used abortion pills on their own are known to have been prosecuted. Those who are already at greater risk of criminalization because of their race, gender identity, economic status, or other factors may have a higher risk of prosecution. People who live in very conservative states may face a higher risk of prosecution. A few states even have laws that say that self-managing an abortion is illegal.
Plan C believes that each person should have access to information to make their own decisions about risk. The information below is not intended to endorse self-managed use nor is it legal advice. It is what we know from the experiences of people who have self-managed their abortions.
The Repro Legal Helpline provides free and confidential legal advice that can help people assess their specific situation and level of risk. Contact them online or at 844-868-2812.
Why have some people gotten in trouble?
Everyone living in the United States has a constitutional right to abortion, including self-managed abortion. A small number of people who have used abortion pills on their own have gotten in legal trouble in the United States. To help understand the level of risk it is helpful to compare the number of people prosecuted to the number of people who have used abortion pills on their own (without a prescription from a licensed provider). Over the past 20 years, there have been at least 24 cases where people have been prosecuted for self-managing their abortions (charges have varied from concealing a birth to homicide). During that same time, research suggests that a hundred thousand (or likely more) people have self-managed their abortions.
“I went to urgent care because I was scared about the bleeding, and my doctor reported me to the police.”
Everyone should be able to access urgent care when they are concerned about their health. But, in a few cases urgent care staff have called the police on people who have taken abortion pills that they purchased online. This is not ethical and should not happen. People who self-manage their abortions should know that if they seek help at an urgent care clinic, they do not need to report that they have used abortion pills that they purchased online. No one can tell that you have used the medications, even if a blood test is taken. People who visit urgent care often say they are having a miscarriage (without mentioning that they have taken pills). The urgent care providers can give safe and effective treatment without knowing the cause of the miscarriage.
“The tissue that came out was bigger than I expected and I didn’t know what to do with it.”
Sometimes people have been discovered and reported to the police because of the way in which they disposed of the miscarriage tissue. Most early abortion tissue is just blood and clots (like a heavy period) that can be flushed down the toilet. But sometimes when abortion pills are taken later in pregnancy there is more tissue. It can be hard to know how to dispose of it (this is true when someone has a miscarriage, too). Some people have been discovered when tissue has been found in the public sewer system, when they have told friends about their situation and the friends have reported them to the police, or when they have shared information with their medical provider and been reported.
“My boyfriend found information in my search history and reported me.”
Digital communications (like email and texts) can be used as evidence against someone who has done an abortion on their own (without a prescription). Some people protect their digital privacy by using free VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) such as TOR. VPNs can be used on computers and phones. They keep your identity and location private when you search for information and make purchases (like buying abortion pills online). People also use encrypted email (like Proton Mail) and secure texting (like Signal) to keep online communications private. Some people keep online purchases discreet by using online currency such as Bitcoin.
Once someone has decided to have an abortion, they should be able to do so safely, effectively, and with dignity. No one should be arrested or jailed for ending their own pregnancy. But, if someone who chooses to use abortion pills outside of the established medical system gets into trouble it is important for them to get legal help. Organizations that can help people get legal help are:
Options for an at-home abortion will vary based on your location. Click below to find options in your state or territory.
Online form plus brief phone call or video visit
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
Just the Pill is a physician-supported digital reproductive health clinic. They are dedicated to providing convenient, fast access to abortion pills by mail for at-home abortion for patients who have early pregnancies and no medical contraindications.
Quick, convenient access to safe and effective abortion pills through telemedicine. Doctor-supported and simple online intake, after hours support, and follow-up care, if needed. Their confidential system backed by medical professionals is modeling the future of digital abortion care.
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Video Visit
Pills can also be picked up in person (after an online consultation) at the Renton, Tacoma, and Yakima locations for same day or 1-day service.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
Cedar River Clinics is a trusted abortion clinic that also provides online telemedicine video visits with mailed abortion pills (or pick-up in Renton, Tacoma and Yakima – same day or 1 day) for patients who have early pregnancies to 10 weeks from last menstrual period and no medical contraindications.
Quick, convenient access to safe and effective abortion pills through telemedicine. Clinician-supported and simple online intake with after hours support. Their confidential system backed by medical professionals is modeling the future of digital abortion care. Pricing includes in-person follow up care, if needed. Accepts Medicaid and bills insurance. Also offers cash discounts for military and students.
Requires live video consultation, which must be scheduled at a specific appointment time.
Brief video consultation
Sliding fee scale available.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
Forward Midwifery is a telehealth clinic that offers sexual and reproductive health care in California. We offer abortions up to 77 days from last menstrual period. The pills can only be mailed to California addresses. Sliding fee available.
Quick, affordable, convenient access to safe and effective abortion pills through telehealth consultation. Offers phone and text support.
Pricing does not include cost of follow up in-clinic treatment in the rare event it is needed.
Aid Access offers clinician support for all patients.
Sliding scale available.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
Aid Access is a clinician-supported fully online telemedicine service with mailed pills for patients who have early pregnancies and no medical contraindications. In this state, the medications are prescribed by clinicians licensed in the US and are FDA-approved products.
In the past year, Aid Access has served 10,000+ people in the US with online intake and help desk email support. Their caring and confidential system backed by professionals with more than two decades of experience in reproductive health internationally has received a great response, and they are boldly serving people who otherwise would have no access to safe and affordable abortion care. Fully online consultation can be done at your convenience, with no need for a video appointment.
No insurance or Medicaid accepted (except Medicaid is accepted in NY). Pricing does not include in-clinic follow up treatment in the rare event it is needed.
Includes consultation with the doctor and follow up support.
Discounts may be available for those who cannot pay the entire amount.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
Early abortion is safe and common. We offer you private and personalized options for ending your early pregnancy, including by using pills in the comfort of your own home. We are primary care clinicians who believe that abortion is a routine part of health care.
Convenient, telehealth option provided by a licensed physician, with pills mailed to your home. No clinic visit necessary. Follow up text and phone support available.
Pricing does not include cost of in-clinic care, in the rare event it is needed. Insurance not accepted, but discounts are available for those who need them.
Includes consultation with the doctor and follow up support.
Specifics vary by location.
Check the website for pricing details. Discounts may be available for those who cannot pay the entire amount.
In person service also available from some clinicians.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
Early abortion is safe and common. We offer you private and personalized options for ending your early pregnancy, including by using pills in the comfort of your own home. We are primary care clinicians who believe that abortion is a routine part of health care.
Convenient, telehealth option provided by a licensed physician, with pills mailed to your home. No clinic visit necessary. Follow up text and phone support available. Some providers also offer in person services, including aspiration abortion.
Pricing does not include cost of in-clinic care, in the rare event it is needed.
Online form plus video consultation
Financial assistance available, if needed
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
At the corner of technology and women’s health, Hey Jane is a digital clinic offering virtual consultations with abortion pills delivered directly to your door. The platform serves anyone 18+ who's less than 10 weeks pregnant. You can book a live video appointment with an experienced medical provider, get treatment from the safety and comfort of home, and access 24/7 support if you need it. Financial assistance is also available.
Quick, convenient access to safe and effective abortion pills through telemedicine. Financial assistance available, if needed. Doctor-supported and simple online intake with video consult and after hours support. Their confidential system backed by medical professionals is modeling the future of digital abortion care.
Does not currently accept Medicaid or insurance. Does not currently serve patients under 18 years old. Pricing does not include follow-up care, if needed.
Brief video consultation
Insurance accepted. Sliding fee scale available.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
Full Circle Health is an integrative health clinic that offers sexual and reproductive health care in Las Cruces, NM. We offer in office and telemedicine abortions up to 77 days from last menstrual period. The pills can only be mailed to New Mexico addresses. Insurances accepted and sliding fee available. To schedule an appointment call 575-222-8594.
Quick, affordable, convenient access to safe and effective abortion pills in person or through telemedicine. Offers phone and text support.
Pricing does not include cost of follow up in-clinic treatment in the rare event it is needed.
Online form (evisit)
Options for free and discounted services.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
Choix is a sexual and reproductive health focused teleheatlh clinic offering abortion and contraceptive services to patients in California. Choix offers abortion care via an online platform to patients who are less than 10 weeks pregnant and ships abortion medications by mail. Choix uses an evidence based, no touch model of abortion care, and in most cases, patients are not required to get an ultrasound or visit a local lab in order to receive care.
Quick, convenient access to safe and effective abortion pills through telemedicine. Clinician-supported and simple online intake with care within 24 hours. Their confidential system backed by medical professionals is modeling the future of digital abortion care. Choix has partnered with the nonprofit organization Reprocare to provide patients with financial assistance. Reprocare provides mutual aid by covering the cost of having an abortion at home with pills on a sliding scale to enable folks to afford critical medical care wherever they need it.
Pricing includes the cost of medications, regular shipping and consultation. Pricing does not include ultrasound or other additional follow up, if required.
Online form plus video consultation
Majority of profits are donated to support later gestation access.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
Abortion on Demand provides virtual visits to adult patients (18 and older) in 20+ states who are just under 8 weeks pregnant. We donate our excess funds to support independent abortion clinics providing later or more complex care. Same day scheduling is often available. Text-based follow-up and 24/7 phone support with physician if needed.
Quick, convenient access to safe and effective abortion pills through telemedicine. Doctor-supported and simple online intake with video consult and after hours support, if needed. Their confidential system backed by medical professionals is modeling the future of digital abortion care. Majority of profits are donated to support later gestation access.
Does not currently accept Medicaid or insurance. Does not currently serve patients under 18 years old. Pricing does not include follow-up care, if needed.
Scheduled video consultation
$250 is for misoprostol-only abortion; $375 is for mifepristone plus misoprostol abortion. carafem offers discounted rates and works with funds to decrease these costs for those qualified by income level
Medications can also be picked up at carafem locations.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
carafem offers abortion pills by mail after a secure video consult with a trusted medical expert up to 77 days from last menstrual period. All carafem clients are assigned a care coordinator to help virtually walk them through the abortion process at home. You will also meet with a carafem clinician who is able to answer all questions and provide abortion pills and a variety of birth control options by mail or pick up at a carafem health center.
Quick, convenient access to safe and effective abortion pills through telemedicine. carafem provides follow up support 24 x 7 by phone and in some areas by text. The price quoted includes abortion-related follow-up care including an in-office procedure if needed and obtained at a carafem health center. Their confidential system backed by medical professionals is modeling the future of digital abortion care.
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For more information visit: https://carafem.org/carafem-offers-abortion-pills-by-mail/
Includes a video visit with the doctor and follow up support.
In person consultation also available.
Insurance accepted. Discounts available for those who cannot pay the entire amount.
In clinic services also available.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
Early abortion is safe and common. We offer you private and personalized options for ending your early pregnancy, including by using pills in the comfort of your own home. We are primary care clinicians who believe that abortion is a routine part of health care.
Convenient, telehealth option provided by a licensed clinician, with pills mailed to your home. No clinic visit necessary. Follow up text and phone support available. The pricing provides in-clinic follow up care with manual uterine aspiration, in the rare event it is needed. In clinic services, including aspiration abortion, also available.
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Scheduled video consultation
Covered by Medicaid, and discounted up to 50% for patients who do not have medicaid and for whom $500 is not affordable.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
All Families Healthcare is a sexual and reproductive health clinic in Northwest Montana. In addition to general reproductive health services, we offer in office abortions to 12 weeks, and medication abortion to 11 weeks from last menstrual period, including by mail. Financial assistance available. Please inquire. We look forward to serving you.
Quick, convenient access to safe and effective abortion pills through telemedicine. Offers phone and text support with 24/7 coverage. Price includes follow up in-clinic abortion, if needed.
None!
Scheduled video consultation
Insurance and Medicaid accepted. Sliding scale.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
Video telemedicine visit for abortion up to 77 days from last menstrual period. Medications are sent by mail.
Quick, convenient access to safe and effective abortion pills through telemedicine. Offers phone support with 24/7 coverage. Price includes follow up care, if needed and obtained through a Maine Family Planning clinic.
None!
Scheduled video consultation
Insurance and Medicaid accepted, and offers help finding funding, if needed.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
Online paperwork followed by a telemedicine visit for abortion up to 70 days from last menstrual period. Medications are sent by mail, and follow up is provided by telephone.
Quick, convenient access to safe and effective abortion pills through telemedicine. Offers phone and text support with 24/7 coverage. Price includes follow up in-clinic abortion, if needed.
None!
Includes a video visit with the doctor and follow up support.
In person consultation also available.
Discounts available for those who cannot pay the entire amount.
In clinic services also available.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
Early abortion is safe and common. We offer you private and personalized options for ending your early pregnancy, including by using pills in the comfort of your own home. We are primary care clinicians who believe that abortion is a routine part of health care.
Convenient, telehealth option provided by a licensed physician, with pills mailed to your home. No clinic visit necessary. Follow up text and phone support available. The pricing provides in-clinic follow up care with manual uterine aspiration, in the rare event it is needed. In clinic services, including aspiration abortion, also available. This physician donates all profits toward expanding the Mya Network of providers who offer abortion care.
No insurance accepted at this time, but financial aid is available.
Video consultation
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
TelAbortion is a clinic-based study offered in some states. The TelAbortion study mails abortion pills for home use to patients who live in one of these states and meet medical eligibility criteria. In this state, you must get an ultrasound to participate in the study. This can be done at a local facility.
This study provides the opportunity to have a face-to-face video consultation for those who desire that option. The pills are mailed to you for at-home use. Clinic staff are available to you throughout the process to answer all of your questions.
Patients in this state need to get an ultrasound before pills are mailed.
For someone looking for clinician support in a US-based telemedicine program, this could be their answer. See recent NY Times article on Telabortion.
Video consultation
Medicaid accepted (total cost to patient $78.20).
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
TelAbortion is a clinic-based study offered in a number of states and Washington, DC. The TelAbortion study mails abortion pills for home use to patients who live in one of these states and meet medical eligibility criteria. In this state, you must get an ultrasound to participate in the study. This can be done at a local facility.
This study provides the opportunity to have a face-to-face video consultation for those who desire that option. The pills are mailed to you for at-home use. Clinic staff are available to you throughout the process to answer all of your questions.
Patients in this state need to get an ultrasound before pills are mailed.
For someone looking for clinician support in a US-based telemedicine program, this could be their answer. See recent NY Times article on Telabortion.
Video consultation
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
TelAbortion is a clinic-based study offered in a number of states and Washington, DC. The TelAbortion study mails abortion pills for home use to patients who live in one of these states and meet medical eligibility criteria. In this state, you must get an ultrasound to participate in the study. This can be done at a local facility.
This study provides the opportunity to have a face-to-face video consultation for those who desire that option. The pills are mailed to you for at-home use. Clinic staff are available to you throughout the process to answer all of your questions.
Patients in this state need to get an ultrasound before pills are mailed.
For someone looking for clinician support in a US-based telemedicine program, this could be their answer. See recent NY Times article on Telabortion.
Video consultation
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
TelAbortion is a clinic-based study offered in some states. The TelAbortion study mails abortion pills for home use to patients who live in one of these states and meet medical eligibility criteria. In this state, you must get an ultrasound to participate in the study. This can be done at a local facility.
This study provides the opportunity to have a face-to-face video consultation for those who desire that option. The pills are mailed to you for at-home use. Clinic staff are available to you throughout the process to answer all of your questions.
Patients in this state need to get an ultrasound before pills are mailed.
For someone looking for clinician support in a US-based telemedicine program, this could be their answer. See recent NY Times article on Telabortion.
Video consultation
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
TelAbortion is a clinic-based study offered in a number of states and Washington, DC. The TelAbortion study mails abortion pills for home use to patients who live in one of these states and meet medical eligibility criteria. In this state, you must get an ultrasound to participate in the study. This can be done at a local facility.
This study provides the opportunity to have a face-to-face video consultation for those who desire that option. The pills are mailed to you for at-home use. Clinic staff are available to you throughout the process to answer all of your questions.
Patients in this state need to get an ultrasound before pills are mailed.
For someone looking for clinician support in a US-based telemedicine program, this could be their answer. See recent NY Times article on Telabortion.
Video consultation
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
TelAbortion is a clinic-based study offered in some states. The TelAbortion study mails abortion pills for home use to patients who live in (or can travel to) one of these states and meet medical eligibility criteria. In this state, you must get an ultrasound to participate in the study. This can be done at a local facility.
This study provides the opportunity to have a face-to-face video consultation for those who desire that option. The pills are mailed to you for at-home use. Clinic staff are available to you throughout the process to answer all of your questions.
Patients in this state need to get an ultrasound before pills are mailed.
For someone looking for clinician support in a US-based telemedicine program, this could be their answer. See recent NY Times article on Telabortion.
Video consultation
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
TelAbortion is a clinic-based study offered in some states. The TelAbortion study mails abortion pills for home use to patients who live in one of these states and meet medical eligibility criteria. Patients in this state must get an ultrasound, which can be done at a local facility.
This study provides the opportunity to have a face-to-face video consultation for those who desire that option. The pills are mailed to you for at-home use. Clinic staff are available to you throughout the process to answer all of your questions.
Patients in this state need to get an ultrasound before pills are mailed.
For someone looking for clinician support in a US-based telemedicine program, this could be their answer. See recent NY Times article on Telabortion.
Video consultation
Does not include the cost of the ultrasound.
This service is provided by licensed providers in your state. The medications provided are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. If you have any legal questions about using any of the services listed in Plan C's Guide, contact the Repro Legal Helpline at www.reprolegalhelpline.org or 844-868-2812.
TelAbortion is a clinic-based study offered in some states. The TelAbortion study mails abortion pills for home use to patients who live in (or can travel to) one of these states and meet medical eligibility criteria. In this state, you must get an ultrasound to participate in the study. This can be done at a local facility.
This study provides the opportunity to have a face-to-face video consultation for those who desire that option. The pills are mailed to you for at-home use. Clinic staff are available to you throughout the process to answer all of your questions. Ultrasound and lab tests are not routinely required at most sites.
Patients in this state need to get an ultrasound before pills are mailed.
For someone looking for clinician support in a US-based telemedicine program, this could be their answer. See recent NY Times article on Telabortion.
Aid Access offers physician support for all patients.
The fee can be discounted based on need.
Understand the potential risks of using this service. This service is provided by a licensed physician from overseas. The pills provided are generic versions of the medication which are shipped from an Indian online pharmacy. Learn more about potential legal risks of accessing pills through this supplier here and/or contact the confidential ReproLegal Helpline online or at 844-868-2812 to discuss your specific situation.
Aid Access is a doctor-supported fully online telemedicine service for self-managed abortion with pills for patients who have early pregnancies and no medical contraindications. In this state, the medications are prescribed by a licensed doctor in Amsterdam and shipped from a reputable pharmacy in India. They are generic versions of the FDA-approved products available in the United States.
In the past year, Aid Access has served 10,000+ people in the US with online intake and help desk email support. Their caring and confidential system backed by professionals with more than two decades of experience in reproductive health internationally has received a great response, and they are boldly serving people who otherwise would have no access to safe and affordable abortion care.
No insurance or Medicaid accepted, though Aid Access offers a sliding fee scale. Ship time can be 2-3 weeks. Use of this service may expose you to legal risk (read more here).
The services listed in this section include Aid Access (a physician-supported service based mainly overseas) and overseas online pharmacies. Our “mystery shopper” research shows that the services are real and no prescription is needed. The information about cost and ship time is based on our actual purchases. Ship time to different locations may vary slightly. The pharmacies are listed from lowest to highest cost.
The pills provided through these online pharmacies are generic versions of the medication that is approved in the United States, but the suppliers have not been checked for quality by US authorities. Our previous testing of pills purchased from online pharmacies found the product quality to be acceptable (the pills had the correct ingredients in the right amounts to cause an abortion).
Plan C does not endorse these services or provide any guarantees about the reliability of the services. We can only verify that the services listed here reliably shipped products to our mystery shoppers and they arrived in the time frame shown.
Learn more about the potential legal risks of self-managing an abortion here and/or contact the confidential ReproLegal Helpline online or at 844-868-2812.
Price can be discounted based on need.
Faster shipping in a few states that have US-based collaborating clinicians (see Clinician Supported At-Home search results above)
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Before ordering pills online, consider calling your primary care provider or local clinic. Many are offering telemedicine, mail-order, and pickup services.
Unfortunately, current political restrictions in many states make accessing telemedicine abortion with mailed pills difficult. But, we know that some people have found a creative solution--they are using a mail forwarding service to access telemedicine abortion care from other states, then having the pills forwarded to them by that service. How do they do it?
Using this method, people who live in states with restrictions on abortion care have been able to access abortion pills by mail through US-licensed clinicians.
Unfortunately, current political restrictions in many states make accessing telemedicine abortion with mailed pills difficult. But we know that some people have found a creative solution—they are accessing telemedicine services in neighboring states and then driving to the clinics to pick up the pills.
People who live within easy driving distance of other states often check our Guide to see what services might be available to them nearby. AK, CA, GA, ID, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NM, NV, NY, VA, VT, WA and DC currently have online abortion services that mail pills.
Since clinicians are only allowed to serve people in the states where they are licensed, if asked, patients say that they are sitting in the state where the clinic is located when doing the online, video, or telephone consultation.
Some people also ask friends who live in a state that has telemedicine access if they can have the pills shipped to a friend's address (and then pick it up from them). People who do this are careful to list their name followed by "c/o Friend's Name" and then the full address. This helps prevent the package from being marked "addressee unknown" or "return to sender".
Unfortunately, current political restrictions in many states make accessing telemedicine abortion with mailed pills difficult. But we know that some people have found a creative solution—they are accessing telemedicine services in neighboring states and then using “General Delivery” at a US Post Office on the state border to reduce the distance they have to travel.
“General Delivery” means that mail is sent to a person a specific United States Post Office and the person receiving the mail goes there in person to pick it up (with an ID that matches the name on the package). There is no need to set up a post office box and no charge for this service.
Here’s how people use General Delivery to access abortion pills by mail:
A General Delivery address usually looks like this:
JaneDoe
GeneralDelivery
City, State, Zip Code
People picking up mail sent to General Delivery need to show identification that matches the name on the package to pick it up. Not all Post Offices accept General Delivery, so it is important to call the post office first to ask if they accept General Delivery and how it should be addressed.
This site has more information about General Delivery: https://faq.usps.com/s/article/What-is-General-Delivery
We’ve partnered with several organizations dedicated to supporting folks having abortions and miscarriages. Use the menu below to connect with one of our partners based on your care preferences.
M + A is a team of pro-choice doctors with years of experience in caring for miscarriage and abortion. They will not ask your name or any personal details or health identifiers, and all texts and phone calls are confidential, private, and secure.
ReproCare is a medication abortion healthline that walks people through the process of having a medical abortion. They offer bilingual (EN/ES) medical information and emotional support via text or phone for people planning or having abortions with pills.
Exhale is a talkline that gives callers space to process feelings around abortion, after your abortion or miscarriage.
All-Options provides counseling as well as emotional support and referrals at any point during or after someone's experience with pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption.
Educational resources to answer your questions about abortion pills and the self-managed abortion process. If you have additional questions you can get free text and phone support.
Groups that can help you understand your rights and answer questions about the legal landscape of self-managed abortion in the U.S.
If/When/How: Lawyering for Justice advocates and lawyers provide free, confidential legal advice and information through their helpline. Reach them online or at 844-868-2812. They also defend people who are prosecuted or threatened with prosecution for self-managing their abortion. Their fact sheet also has some great information about legal issues.
NAPW is the leading organization providing pro bono (free) legal assistance to women who have been charged with a crime because they sought to have an abortion, because they had an abortion, or because a doctor, police officer or prosecutor thought a woman had or tried to have an abortion.
The Guttmacher Institute is a leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in the US. They share data on abortion access and legal restrictions to abortion in each state. Find their overview of abortion laws by state here.
Organizations offering funding to people seeking abortions
The National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) is a justice-centered organization that helps individuals to remove their financial and logistical barriers to abortion access across the US.
The National Abortion Federation (NAF) is the professional association of providers. The NAF Hotline offers unbiased information about abortion, referrals to quality providers, and financial assistance. It’s free and serves everyone, regardless of their individual situation.
More resources to answer your questions about obtaining and using abortion pills.
With more than 750 health centers, AbortionFinder.org features the most comprehensive directory of trusted (and verified) abortion service providers in the United States.
INeedanA.com helps people find abortion providers and resources based on location. They can help you avoid misinformation and stigma from anti-abortion organizations (that often pretend to be clinics).
Your local Planned Parenthood health center has compassionate, professional staff who can give you accurate information, non-judgmental support, and expert health care. Many PP’s are offering telemedicine appointments and parking lot pickups for easier access. Call your local health center to learn about their services.
You can also view Planned Parenthood International's pamphlet Understanding Abortion here.
The mission of Women on Web is to provide safe, accessible and affordable online abortion care to women and people around the world (for the US, see aidaccess.org). They work to catalyze procedural and legal change in abortion access through telemedicine, research, community outreach, and advocacy. They are building a world where safe abortion care is accessible for all women and pregnant people, free from shame and stigma.
Disclaimer:
This is not legal or medical advice and does not substitute for the representation of an attorney or the advice of a doctor. No attorney client relationship has been formed by reviewing this material. Plan C provides research-based information about sources of abortion pills but does not endorse the services listed in our Guide to Finding Pills.
