How much does an abortion cost in Perth?

Although Perth and the south-western Australia has the largest population in all of Western Australia, for only $250 and all medications for $75, women anywhere in WA can have a medical abortion with 24 hour aftercare as a non-surgical alternative to an operation at an abortion clinic.

Do I need a referral for an abortion in WA?

If you live in Western Australia and decide to have a termination, you will need to obtain a referral from a doctor who will discuss the risks of continuing pregnancy and risks of a termination.

How much does an abortion cost in WA without insurance?

In-clinic abortion: gestation period 5 weeks—11 weeks, 6 days – $700. gestation period 12 weeks—13 weeks, 6 days – $850. gestation period 14 weeks—15 weeks, 6 days – $1,000.

Is abortion legal in Perth?

Abortion in Australia is legal. It has been fully decriminalised in all jurisdictions, starting with Western Australia in 1998 and lastly in South Australia in 2021.

Is the abortion pill legal in Western Australia?

Western Australia Abortions are legal up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. Only a medical practitioner, not the patient, is liable for fines if the abortion is found to be “unlawful”.

How much does an abortion cost Australia?

The cost of a pregnancy termination depends on whether it is medical or surgical and your gestation (over 12 weeks becomes more expensive). However, out of pocket expense for a surgical termination of pregnancy under 12 weeks is approximately $470 if you hold a current Medicare card.

Is the abortion pill at 6 weeks painful?

It’s kind of like having a really heavy, crampy period, and the process is very similar to an early miscarriage. (If you don’t have any bleeding within 24 hours after taking the second medicine, misoprostol, call your nurse or doctor.) The cramping and bleeding can last for several hours.

Do abortions make it harder to get pregnant?

Having an abortion will not usually affect your chances of becoming pregnant and having normal pregnancies in the future. But there’s a very small risk to your fertility and future pregnancies if you develop a womb infection during the procedure that’s not treated promptly.