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Is it too late to have an abortion?
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My friendly recently discovered that she is pregnant, however she is already 10 weeks in. Can she still have an abortion? What are her options? -
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I'm not sure if it varies by state, but where I live an abortion can be given up to 24 weeks.
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It varies by state. Check out your state. But as far as I know you can have an abortion to 12 weeks at least. Thus, your friend needs to go to a doctor as soon as possible. Abortion at early stages is a safe one. Don't let your friend to wait too long.
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Dr Karen Osborne
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Sydney GP specialising in Reproductive & Sexual Health for both women and men. At Clinic 66, we deal with a wide range of reproductive and … View Profile
10 weeks is too late for a medical termination of pregnancy (Mifepristone plus Misoprostol) but a surgical termination can be done at that gestation.
The Children by Choice website covers the legalities of Termination of Pregnancy in each state http://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/info-a-resources/facts-and-figures/australian-abortion-law-and-practice
Other options would be carrying on with the pregnancy and raising the child herself or by a family member, carrying on with the pregnancy and the child being adopted / fostered.Report this post
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