Insights in reproductive health research and practice from CompassCare's medical team.
Abortion pill cost varies by provider.* According to Planned Parenthood, a pill abortion typically costs anywhere between $300 and $800. Similarly, the Guttmacher Institute states that in 2009, “the median cost for a medication abortion was $490 and women paid an average of $483.” The abortion pill, also known as RU-486 (or mifepristone), is used in […]
A baby might not be what you want right now – but what about in the future? Would you be willing to compromise a lifelong dream in order to not be pregnant today? At least 49 studies have depicted a significant increase in premature births or low birth weight risk in women who have had […]
Abortion is marketed as a simple and safe procedure. However, all medical procedures carry with them a certain amount of risk and abortion is no exception. It’s important to weigh the cost of the potential immediate physical consequences that an abortion can have on your body. The simple presence of an STD like Chlamydia increases […]
According to Planned Parenthood national average, the price of a 1st trimester medical or surgical abortion can range anywhere between $300 to $1,700, and late term abortions can be as high as $2000. Prices are determined by the date of your Last Menstrual Period (LMP), and the cost rises as your pregnancy progresses. Cost also […]