Safe and Legal Abortion Services in South Africa
Abortion Support is a registered non-profit providing information and support to people needing abortion help in South Africa. If you have an unwanted pregnancy, you can self-manage your abortion with pills, and we can help. Abortion with pills at home is a safe and effective option if your pregnancy is 10 weeks or less.
How the At-Home Service Works
To access this service, follow these steps:
- Click ‘I Need an Abortion’ to answer questions about your pregnancy.
- A partner doctor reviews your information to see that at-home abortion is safe for you. You’ll hear back within 24 hours with a prescription for abortion pills OR additional questions.
- Once approved, you’ll collect your medicines and pay for them at a pharmacy near you. We’ll direct you to an abortion-friendly pharmacy.
- The doctor provides instructions on how to safely manage your abortion-at-home. You can get in touch with questions or concerns.
Cost of Medication
The following table outlines the costs involved for medication collected at a pharmacy:
| Option | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Abortion pills (misoprostol) | R220 |
| Combination of mifepristone and misoprostol | R950 - R1250 |
There are no other costs involved.
Clinical and In-Person Care
If you’re more than 10 weeks, visit an abortion clinic for in-person care. Some people prefer this option because it is private and convenient; however, others like more contact with a healthcare provider. If you prefer in-person care, please visit a clinic.
Available Professional Clinics
- Khan Abortion Clinic: A safe and professional abortion clinic located in Soweto. Our experienced staff provides compassionate and confidential care to all our patients. You can contact us at: +27 83 543 5290.
- Top Care Women’s Clinic: A legal termination of pregnancy clinic that provides services to women who are pregnant and seeking an abortion. We provide surgical termination of pregnancies at 2223 Mncube Str. Office No. 18 2nd Floor Ekhaya Centre Dube Village.
Procedures by Gestation Period
Our goal is to provide quality healthcare and making sure you’re getting appropriate treatment tailored specifically toward addressing all aspects related to a patient’s case:
- Up to 12 weeks gestation: We offer abortions by manual vacuum aspiration (MVA).
- Over 12 weeks gestation: we will perform a D&E (dilation and evacuation) method of abortion.
Important Health Information
Before you begin, please read all of the doctor’s instructions carefully and reach out with questions or concerns – you are an active partner in your own health. Patients must delay their abortions if at all possible as the later in pregnancy, the higher the costs and more complicated/risky it becomes. Our services are completely private, confidential and personal, offering you medical care for your safety and peace of mind.