Abortion in Fort Myers, FL
We offer the following abortion services:
Medication Abortion / Abortion Pill
Availability and How to Prepare
The abortion pill (also known as a medication abortion) is offered up to 6 weeks and 0 days after the first day of your last menstrual period. It is a safe and effective way of ending an early pregnancy.
If your last period was more than 6 weeks and 0 days ago, read about our in-clinic abortion services below.
Abortion pill (medication abortion) services are available by appointment only.
Post-Appointment Information
In the unlikely event that you are still pregnant, you may need another dose of medicine or to have an in-clinic abortion to end the pregnancy.
We’ll also give you after-care instructions and a phone number you can call with any questions or concerns.
Abortion Procedure / In-Clinic Abortion
Availability
In-clinic abortion (also known as surgical abortion) is offered up to 6 weeks and 0 days after the first day of your last menstrual period.
If your last period started more than 6 weeks and 0 days ago, we can help connect you to other abortion options in your area.
In-clinic abortions are available by appointment only.
Please contact this health center for Abortion Services pricing information.
Preparing For Your Appointment
If you take any medicines, please continue to take them normally before your appointment or bring them with you on the day of your appointment.
If you have asthma, bring an inhaler if you have one.
If you desire medication to help make your in-clinic abortion more comfortable, you must have a responsible companion with you to help you get home safely.
There may be additional charges for lab and blood work.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been made.
What To Expect During Your Appointment
When you choose an abortion service at our health center, you may also receive the following: pregnancy test pregnancy dating (ultrasound)
We now offer IV sedation!
Our prices include abortion by a Board Certified Gynecologist, ultrasound, lab work, RH shot if necessary, education session, sedation if an in-clinic abortion, a hormonal birth control method including a prescription for one year, and a follow-up appointment.
At times there may be protesters outside of the health center. We suggest you avoid interaction with them.
Please do not bring children to the health center.
FL Requirements
There have been recent changes to Florida law that add obstacles to patients accessing care. These are not Planned Parenthood’s decisions, but changes in the law that Planned Parenthood is required to comply with. We will help you through the process to get your care. 6-Week Abortion Ban: The 6-week abortion ban is now in effect. Patients past 6 weeks of pregnancy can no longer receive an abortion in Florida unless they meet a statutory exception. The law provides exceptions for fatal fetal diagnosis, to save the life of the mother, or for victims of rape, incest or human trafficking (with proper documentation). Our Patient Navigators are helping patients who are more than 6 weeks pregnant find care out of state. 24-Hour Mandatory Delay: A state law recently went into effect that requires a 24-hour mandatory waiting period for people seeking abortion care. That means abortion patients must appear in-person for two appointments at least 24 hours apart in order to comply with Florida law. There are limited exceptions, including exceptions for victims of rape, incest, domestic violence or human trafficking only if the patient provides documentation (police report, court order, or medical report). If a patient has had a miscarriage and there is no fetal heartbeat, that patient does not have to wait 24 hours or appear for two appointments. Teens Seeking Abortion Care: Florida state law requires most young people under 18 to involve a parent or legal guardian in their decision. Visit https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southwest-central-florida/abortion/teens-seeking-abortion-services for more information about parental consent and how to get a judicial bypass if you cannot safely get permission from your parents to have an abortion.
If you are under the age of 18 and need help talking with your parents/caregivers or seeking judicial bypass we can help.
Additional Abortion Support
Before your abortion, our expert and caring staff will discuss all of your pregnancy options with you to help you make sure abortion is the best decision for you. We’ll also talk with you about your health history to make sure we’re providing the best care for you.
If you don’t have insurance and need help paying for your abortion, call us. We may be able to help you with financial assistance. You can also go to AbortionFunds.org for financial help.
We also offer the following services at this clinic:
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Pregnancy test
Abortion consultation
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Miscarriage care and support
How long can you expect to be in the Health Center?
We respect and value your time and want to be sure you have clear expectations on how long your appointment may take. You may spend up to 3-4 hours in the Health Center but in many cases, patients are seen in a shorter time frame. We encourage you to bring items that may help your wait time to be more comfortable for you.
