Abortion Services and Reproductive Health Care in Virginia
If you’re pregnant and considering an abortion, we’re here to provide straight forward and medically-accurate information so you can make the decision that’s best for you. No judgment, no pressure. Just support. Planned Parenthood offers the full range of abortion care options: procedural abortion and medication abortion. Both are safe, effective, and legal in Virginia.
Clinical Abortion Options
Medication Abortion
Medication abortion, or the abortion pill is a safe and effective way of ending an early pregnancy. You can usually have your abortion in the privacy of your own home. VLPP provides medication abortion (abortion pill) at all 4 of its health centers across the state up to 11 weeks gestation. Additionally, Virginia League for Planned Parenthood is proud to now offer medication abortion (abortion pills) via telehealth, which means you can now access the care you need, when and where you need it. To qualify for medication abortion via telehealth, patients must be 10 weeks pregnant or less. Patients must also have a Virginia address and be physically in Virginia at the time of their telehealth appointment.
Procedural Abortion
Procedural abortions are sometimes called surgical abortions, though they're generally an in-office procedure, not surgery. Procedural abortions are quick and extremely effective. VLPP offers procedural abortions up to 21 weeks and 6 days gestation.
Patient Support and Professional Guidance
Virginia League for Planned Parenthood's healthcare professionals will:
- Discuss all options concerning pregnancy
- Answer any questions you may have
- Explain abortion procedures and discuss possible risks
- Discuss birth control methods
- Offer behavioral health services
We have abortion navigators who can assist with travel arrangements and other resources to help you access the care you need. Financial assistance is available to help cover the cost of your abortion. We have financial assistance available for those who qualify, and we work with a network of organizations that can help with travel expenses.
Buying Abortion Pills Online
You can buy an abortion pill online and get it by mail in Virginia. The FDA has approved abortion pills by mail from U.S. based abortion providers for all 50 U.S. states including Virginia. Aid Access will help you order abortion pills and have them delivered to your VA home in Arlington, Norfolk, Richmond, Charlottesville, Roanoke, or anywhere else in Virginia.
To access this service, you should follow these steps:
- Start your online consultation: You will be asked some questions about your health and pregnancy to ensure you are eligible. All information you share with us is private and protected.
- Receive abortion pills by mail: The abortion pills will be shipped by mail to your home in VA within 24 hours of your order being approved. Reliable abortion pill shipping to Virginia typically takes 1-5 days.
Summary of Abortion Access and Requirements
The following table provides a comparison of available services and legal requirements in Virginia:
| Service Type | Gestation Limit | Estimated Cost / Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Medication Abortion (In-Center) | Up to 11 weeks | Financial assistance available |
| Medication Abortion (Telehealth) | 10 weeks or less | Access where you need it |
| Procedural Abortion | Up to 21 weeks and 6 days | In-office procedure |
| Online Order (Aid Access) | See consultation | $150 USD; 1-5 days shipping |
Legal Regulations for Minors
Parental consent for abortion is required in the state of Virginia for people under the age of 18. For those under 18, Virginia requires that one parent, grandparent, or adult sibling with whom a person lives with give permission for an abortion, and separately that the parent, grandparent, or adult sibling with whom a person lives with be told of a person's decision 24 hours before the abortion takes place. However, a judge can excuse someone from both of these requirements. If you are under the age of 18 and need help talking with your parents or seeking judicial bypass, we can help.