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Guide to Voluntary Termination of Pregnancy

Doctor BOULANGERGynecologist in Beausoleil (06)

I have prepared a comprehensive guide on the voluntary termination of pregnancy, clear and concise:

Guide Overview

Introduction to Medical Abortion ➜

Medical Abortion Methods ➜

Medical Abortion Process ➜

Medical Abortion Procedure ➜

Risks of Medical Abortion ➜

Cost of Medical Abortion ➜

Timeframe for Medical Abortion?

You have 63 days from the first day of your last period to undergo a Voluntary Termination of Pregnancy (abortion) using the medical method.

Listening

You need to talk about your pregnancy and its potential termination; we are here to listen.

Advice

If you have questions about abortion, we will answer them.

Support

If you have decided to terminate your pregnancy, we will handle the procedure.

Confidentiality

Our interactions and interventions are confidential.

Respect

We respect your choice without any judgment. Abortion is a very important right for women in France.

Definition of Abortion and Legal Framework

Abortion, or Voluntary Termination of Pregnancy, is a chosen abortion for personal reasons within a legal framework. In France, abortion has been legal since the Veil Law of 1975, advocated by Simone Veil.
The right to abortion is protected by law. Preventing a woman from having an abortion is a crime, punishable by two years in prison and a €30,000 fine. If you are a victim of this crime, you can seek help.

Abortion Care

In France, the cost of abortion is fully covered at 100% by health insurance. The price may vary depending on the method chosen (medical or surgical), the type of facility, the anesthesia used, and the length of hospital stay.
Third-party payment is mandatory, even in the private sector, meaning you do not have to pay upfront. Additionally, no extra fees are allowed for abortion-related procedures.

"The external reactions and the fear of them were a burden for me. It was a necessary evil, and today I do not regret it at all. I am at peace with it; I have no regrets or guilt."

Lilou (19y)
Medical Abortion

"I do not regret having an abortion because I knew it was not the right time to have another child, for the well-being of the future baby or for us."

C. B. (24y)
Medical Abortion

"The abortion did not affect my subsequent pregnancies; everything went well overall. Since then, I have had two children and I am a happy mother."

Constance (37y)
Medical Abortion

Abortion in the French Constitution

On March 8, 2024, France enshrined in its Constitution the freedom for women to access abortion, a world first. This amendment protects this right against any future challenges, following a legislative process initiated in October 2023 and validated by Parliament in March 2024. The law guarantees this right to any pregnant person, regardless of their status, and allows the legislator to set the conditions for its exercise.

Read the article on the ivg.gouv.fr website ➜

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Misconceptions About Abortion

Abortion is often surrounded by many misconceptions. For example, it does not cause sterility or reduce fertility if performed under good conditions. Additionally, medical abortion does not cause long-term hormonal imbalances, and the psychological impact varies among individuals. Contrary to popular belief, most women who have abortions were using contraception that failed. In France, minors do not need parental consent for an abortion but must be accompanied by an adult of their choice.

Read the article on the ivg.gouv.fr website ➜

The Right to Abortion

In France, the right to abortion has been firmly anchored in legislation since the Veil Law of 1975, which decriminalized abortion. This right has been strengthened over the years, notably by extending the legal deadline to 14 weeks of pregnancy in 2022 and by enshrining the freedom to access abortion in the Constitution in March 2024. This evolution guarantees women secure and reimbursed access to abortion, without the need to justify distress, and protects this right against any future challenges.

Read the article on the ivg.gouv.fr website ➜

45%

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 45% of abortions performed worldwide each year are unsafe. Unsafe abortions are those performed under poor conditions, which are largely linked to its prohibition.

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One-third

One-third of unsafe abortions worldwide are performed under the most dangerous conditions. This means they are performed by individuals without adequate training in this field and using dangerous methods.

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39,000

The WHO estimates that 4.7% to 13.2% of all maternal deaths are attributed to unsafe abortions. This means that between 13,865 and 38,940 deaths are caused each year by the inability to provide safe abortion services.

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