Comprehensive Guide to Abortion Services in Australia
We provide you choice and specialise in both surgical and medical abortion services, ensuring that every person recieves the care and support they need. Our clinic offers everything you need in one place — no need for a referral, to visit a pharmacy or schedule an ultrasound separately. Our clinic, located in Westmead, is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and compassionate care.
Types of Abortion Procedures and Services
Surgical Abortion
Surgical abortion is a safe, simple and common procedure. This service is available at MSI Westmead up to 20 weeks gestation. We provide a supportive environment, and expert care. Costs for miscarriage care are same as surgical abortion costs. Additionally, contraception, including an intrauterine device (IUD), contraceptive implant, or contraceptive injection, can be added during your surgical abortion at no extra cost for the procedure – you will just have to pay for the device or medication itself.
Medical Abortion in Clinic
Medical abortion in clinic is suitable for pregnancies up to 9 weeks gestation. Both our clinics in Sydney CBD and Westmead offer this service. Our doctors and nurses provide personalised, expert care. At the Fertility Control Clinic, we offer medical terminations up to 8 weeks gestation.
Abortion by Telehealth
Abortion by Telehealth, a form of medical abortion by phone, offers a confidential and convenient option for terminating an early pregnancy up to 9 weeks gestation. This service is suitable for those cannot easily access a clinic. Abortion by Telehealth is the most affordable method to access abortion care, especially for early pregnancies.
Gestation Limits and Options
There are gestation limits on which kind of abortion you can have in Australia. To check your options, please use our gestation calculator. This will provide you with a gestation estimate in weeks and days. Our pregnancy calculator can assess your stage of pregnancy.
| Service Type | Gestation Limit | Location/Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Abortion | Up to 20 weeks | MSI Westmead |
| Medical Abortion | Up to 9 weeks | Sydney CBD and Westmead |
| Medical Termination | Up to 8 weeks | Fertility Control Clinic |
| Telehealth Abortion | Up to 9 weeks | Remote / Phone access |
Pricing and Financial Assistance
At our Sydney clinics, we aim to provide transparent and comprehensive pricing information for abortion services. The prices listed are the lowest for Medicare card holders, but they may vary based gestation, type of sedation used, and whether you have private health insurance.
- $770 is lowest Health Care Card price;
- $805 is lowest Medicare Card Price;
- $1,230 is lowest Non Medicare Card Price.
We understand that financial concerns can be a barrier to accessing necessary care. We offer support for those facing financial hardship. There are no out of pocket costs for doctor consultations when attending the clinic for Medicare card holders.
Clinic History and Updates
Established in 1972, the Fertility Control Clinic has been caring for women for over 47 years, and today is the leading private provider of pregnancy termination (surgical and medical abortion), family planning and reproductive health. As Australia’s first private abortion clinic, the Fertility Control Clinic provides women access to high quality and safe termination of pregnancy and contraception.
In recent news regarding the industry, the Hampton Park Women’s Health Clinic, banned from conducting surgeries after the sudden death of a patient, has collapsed into liquidation owing creditors $1.2m. Despite such events, dedicated providers continue to prioritise your privacy and wellbeing at every step. At MSI Australia, our team will guide you through the process, from understanding the costs involved to navigating your options, ensuring our services are accessible, respectful, and tailored to meet your needs.