VLPP Services
Abortion is still legal in Virginia right now. Planned Parenthood health centers, with supportive doctors, nurses, and expert staff, continue to provide a full range of sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion care. We believe you — and only you — should control your body, life, and future.
We can also provide information and offer financial resources, where available, to help you get the abortion care you need in another state. Planned Parenthood stands for care: Your health and well-being are our highest priority, no matter where you live.
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Abortion Pill (Medical Abortion)
Availability: The abortion pill (also known as a medication abortion) is offered up to 11 weeks after the start of your last menstrual period.
If your last period was more than 11 weeks ago, read about our in-clinic abortion services below.
Abortion pill (medication abortion) services are available by appointment only.
What to expect during your appointment: Plan to be at the health center for 1-2 hour(s) for your entire visit.
Post-Appointment Information: 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)
Availability: In-clinic abortion (also known as surgical abortion) is offered up to 20 weeks and 6 days after the start of your last menstrual period.
If your last period started more than 20 weeks and 6 days ago, we can help connect you to other abortion options in your area.
In-clinic abortions are available by appointment only.
Preparing for 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.
What to expect during your appointment: If you want, you can choose to be sedated with medicine to help you relax during your in-clinic abortion.
Plan to be at the health center for 2-3 hour(s) for your entire visit for an in-clinic 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
Virginia Requirements:
For those under 18, Virginia requires that one parent, grandparent, or adult sibling with whom a person lives with give permission for an abortion, and separately that ne parent, grandparent, or adult sibling with whom a person lives with be told of a persons decision 24 hours before the abortion takes place. A judge can excuse someone from both of these requirements.
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 your local health center for specific abortion services pricing information.
Prices for our abortion services are listed below:
Abortion pill (medication abortion) - $525
In-clinic abortion:
- gestation period under 12 weeks - $600
- gestation period between 12-13.6 weeks - $665
- gestation period between 14-20.6 weeks - varies
Some services may have additional charges for lab and blood work.
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.
Based on your gestational age and medical history, cervical preparation may be required. If you receive cervical preparation on the day of your procedure, you may be in the health center for a total of 4-6 hours.
Abortion services may be covered by your insurance. Please let us know that you would like to use your insurance when you schedule your appointment. If you are uninsured, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance for your procedure. You can confidentially find out if you qualify by calling us at 804.355.4358.
If you have a formal document with your blood type (military tags, blood donor card, etc.) please bring this to your visit.
At this time, support persons are not permitted in VLPP health centers. The only exception to this policy is for minors. If a patient who is a minor would like their parent/guardian to be present for the duration of their visit, their parent/guardian must present proof of Covid-19 vaccination at the time of the appointment (a photo of their vaccination card is sufficient).