Abortion in Houston, TX
We offer the following abortion services:
Abortion Pill (Medication Abortion)
We'll follow up with you, if you'd like, within 1-2 weeks to make sure your abortion is complete and that you are well. In the unlikely event that you are still pregnant, you may need another dose of medication or to have an in-clinic abortion to end the pregnancy.
In-Clinic Abortion (Surgical Abortion)
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 want, you can choose to be sedated with medicine to help you relax during your in-cliinic abortion.
When you choose an abortion service at our health center, you may also receive the following: a pregnancy test a chance to speak with a trained staff person about all of your choices: abortion, adoption, and parenting a conversation with the health care provider about your health history lab tests/blood work a pelvic exam an ultrasound medicines to make the abortion more comfortable medicines if you are Rh negative antibiotics birth control information a birth control method (if you want one) post-abortion follow-up exams
In-clinic abortion is offered up to the state legal limit. If you think you may be beyond this limit, please call us at 713-535-2400. We may still be able to help you find an out-of-state abortion provider who can safely and legally end your pregnancy.
At times there may be protesters outside of the health center. We suggest you avoid interaction with them.
Texas Requirements
You must contact Planned Parenthood 24 hours before an abortion procedure as mandated by law. Please refer to the Web link below for detail information on the legal requirements in accordance with the laws of the state of Texas. Unmarried teens under the age of 19 must have the parent's consent to obtain an abortion. The teen may also choose to appear before a judge to get permission to have an abortion. This is called a "judicial bypass". For more information, please follow the Web link below.
http://www.pphouston.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hsabort
If you are under the age of 18 and need help talking with your parents or seeking judicial bypass we can help.
Pricing
Please contact this health center for abortion services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have previously been made.
Abortion services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
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.
As of October 1, 2011, the State of Texas requires all women seeking an abortion to have an ultrasound at least 24 hours before the abortion. This means that you will have to schedule more than one appointment in order to meet the State requirements. At your first visit you will have an ultrasound to find out how far along you are in the pregnancy and speak to the doctor who will perform your abortion. If you are within the legal limit and decide to have an abortion, the abortion clinic will schedule your second appointment.
