FAQ
Is tele-abortion safe?
Scientific research studies have shown medical abortions to be safe, and millions of individuals have had medical abortions.
Nearly half of abortions in the United States are from medical abortions.
Medical abortions do not affect future pregnancies unless there are uncommon complications.
How long can I wait for a tele-abortion?
Medical abortions will be safer and more effective during the first trimester (13 weeks) of pregnancy especially in the initial eleven weeks.
Our healthcare providers can answer questions about your individual case.
Medical abortions do not affect future pregnancies unless there are uncommon complications.
How does a tele-abortion work?
Our healthcare providers will discuss options in a video-chat on your phone, tablet, or computer.
The video-chat is private and secure.
Then they can prescribe medications for your abortion which you get in the mail.
Is this private and secure?
We keep everything private and secure for you.
We follow rules such as HIPAA for all steps including bookings and video-chats.
You can see our privacy policy here.
Where do I get my abortion pills?
You will receive a plain, padded envelope in the mail. Your pills can be shipped to an address in one of these states.
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Illinois
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Washington DC
Can I get my pills outside my state?
Learn more by clicking here.
Can I get my pills at the post office?
Learn more by clicking here.
Where do the pills come from?
Our medications only come from companies in the United States, and we ship them to you directly.
Danco Laboratories and GenBioPro are the only two companies offering mifepristone in the United States.
Danco Laboratories received FDA approval for mifepristone under the brand name Mifeprex in the year 2000.
GenBioPro received FDA approval for generic mifepristone in the year 2019.
How do I book a video-chat online?
Click here to choose the day and time for your video-chat with our healthcare providers.
You will get an email to confirm with a link for the video-chat.
The video-chat is private and secure.
What if I need to change or cancel my video-chat?
You can change or cancel up to 12 hours before the time you chose for your video-chat.
If you cancel more than 12 hours before your time, you can request a refund minus a $35 cancellation fee by emailing info@abortiontelemedicine.com.
How do I see my healthcare provider?
At the time you selected you can use the link on a phone, tablet, or computer to talk with your healthcare provider on the video-chat.
The video-chat is private and secure.
What if I have problems with the pills?
Most people do very well without problems.
Our healthcare providers will tell you what you should do and will help with following up or finding someone near you if ever needed.
Messaging, phone calls, or video-chats for following up are included at no extra cost.
Who should NOT take abortion pills?
You should NOT take abortion pills if you...
have a pregnancy that is more than 13 weeks.
are using an IUD (intrauterine device or system).
have been told by your healthcare provider that you have a pregnancy outside the uterus (ectopic pregnancy).
have problems with your adrenal glands (chronic adrenal failure).
take a medicine to thin your blood.
have a bleeding problem.
have porphyria.
take certain steroid medicines.
are allergic to mifepristone or misoprostol or medicines that contain misoprostol such as Cytotec or Arthrotec.
What if I am under 18?
You may be able to see our healthcare providers depending on your state.
In some states you will need permission from a parent, guardian, family member, or judge.
You can find out more about the rules in your state here.
What if I do not speak English?
We have interpreters for 500 languages including sign language.
Learn more by clicking here.
How much does this cost?
You will pay $199. You will get everything below.
Video-chat with our healthcare providers
Abortion pills if appropriate
Delivery by USPS Priority Mail in 1-3 business days
How do I pay for this?
When you book your video-chat with our healthcare providers, you will pay online by credit card or debit card.
Will insurance cover this?
We will email you a receipt for your video-chat with our healthcare providers.
You can submit this to your insurance company and may get money back.
You can also try an FSA or HSA debit card which may work.
Can I get financial assistance?
You may be eligible for limited financial assistance. To learn more click here.