How much does abortion cost in America?

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Pregnancy termination is one of the most politically debated subjects in the US history. It is also fairly common than one might think. Reportedly, three in ten U.S women have had at least one termination by the age of 45 and over one third of those getting their pregnancy terminated are white. According to a survey half of the women getting abortion are in their 20’s, while most of them are below the federal poverty line. Most of them are already mothers. Therefore the surgery or the abortion pill cost matters most to these women. Even if many states cannot ban pregnancy cancellation completely, many actions have been taken to restrict it, raising the expense of getting a termination. What are the factors that affect the cost of aborting? The following aspects are some things that affect the price for pregnancy termination – Insurance and other government health plan ( Medicaid) The gestational period of the pregnancy The source – clinic or pharmacy Your location For the most portion of the first trimester women can choose to abort with safe abortion pills or choose surgery. Depending upon the state where the woman lives, she can take the termination medication until she is up to 10 weeks of gestational limit. Meanwhile some states prohibit the use after some weeks of gestation time. For a typical procedure, women need the two most essential and reliable abortion pills, Mifepristone and Misoprostol. The process takes at least two days for completion, depending on how far apart you take the medication and how long your body takes to abort after taking the Misoprostol pill. For surgical method, women can abort even if they are further along in the pregnancy. There are many types of surgical procedures; therefore the doctor may recommend you the most suitable for you. These include- dilation and evacuation (D&E), aspiration procedures and other procedures. As the pregnancy gets more complicated as it progresses, it is safer to abort as early as you can. How much does aborting cost? Self-pay or cash payment for the first trimester abortion cost generally range from around $300 to $1,200. A reputed abortive care in the state of Los Angeles quoted their fees as –
Fees Gestation period $648 11.6 weeks $800 12.1 to 15.6 weeks $1,050 17.6 weeks $1700 18 to 19.6 weeks $2225 20 to 21.6 weeks $3275 22 to 24 weeks Medical abortion, if bought from such institutes can generally cost $605. Though Mifepristone and Misoprostol cost less than surgery, there is not much difference. Therefore many women buy abortion pills online for an economical purchase. According to a reputed healthcare research report, the average cost of surgery at 10 weeks cost $470, from which women paid $451 out of their own pocket. Likewise, generally the pills cost $490 where women paid $483. Hospital and physician’s office fees are far more than clinics. Furthermore, the National Abortion Federation found the price for pregnancy termination (medical or surgical) performed between the six and ten weeks is generally up to $350 at abortive care clinics and $500 in the doctor’s office. The research report also included that 46% of women pay for abortive expenses out of the pocket, meaning that their health insurance do not cover abortive services.
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