Birth Control, STD Testing and Abortion Services at the First Avenue Michelle Wagner Center

The First Avenue Michelle Wagner Center of San Diego, CA, operated by Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, Inc., provides essential reproductive healthcare including Birth Control, STD Testing & Abortion. This health center supports and welcomes all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or biological sex, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, and intersex clients. Both in-person and telehealth services are available to help you get high-quality, affordable care.

Health Center Services and Insurance Information

Most health insurance plans cover prescription birth control, annual wellness exams, and STI/HIV screenings with no copay. We accept many private and public insurance plans, and many of our patients qualify for no-cost care through a state-run program called Family PACT based on their income and family size. You must pay on the day of your appointment unless you’ve made other arrangements. For payment, we accept:

• Cash
• Apple Pay
• Google Pay

Understanding Abortion Clinic Services and Costs

An abortion clinic is a medical facility that specializes in providing abortions. Pricing and/or insurance information provided are estimates made in good faith and are subject to change at any time. Because of the Hyde Amendment, which allows states to prohibit insurance coverage of abortions, many women have to pay out-of-pocket for these services.

Estimated Pricing for Abortion Services

• Abortion Pill: An average price is around $580.
• In-clinic Abortion: This can cost anywhere from $700 to $2,200 based on the age of the baby.
• Telemedicine Abortion Pill: If you’re getting the abortion pill online through a telemedicine appointment, the cost is usually between $200 and $500.

Please note that none of this includes the cost of pre-abortion screening, which includes pregnancy testing and an ultrasound.

Clinical Environment and Patient Perspectives

Abortion is a big deal; not only does it take an intense physical toll, the emotional weight surrounding the procedure can be just as lifelong a decision as choosing parenting or adoption. Because of this, women report the environment of an abortion clinic to be heavy, chaotic and lacking comfort. In fact, in the 2020 Planned Parenthood Annual Report, abortions made up 96.6 percent of their pregnancy resolution services, while prenatal services, miscarriage care and adoption referrals only made up 2.2 percent, .7 percent and .5 percent respectively.

Furthermore, some doctors often don’t consider abortion to be the best resolution to pregnancy, especially since only 1 percent of women that seek abortion do so for their health. Consequently, 86 percent of OBGYNs in the U.S. won’t provide abortions in any form to their patients. This is often because it is in direct opposition of the Hippocratic Oath, the ethical foundation of healthcare, which states: “I will give no deadly medicine to any one if asked, nor suggest any such counsel.”

Appointment Policies and Safety Measures

In consideration of other patients and due to limited space in our waiting room, please limit your accompanying driver(s) to one person. We have many measures in place at our health centers to minimize the risk of COVID-19. Be advised that the information provided on this site is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical or legal advice.