How much does an abortion cost?
The cost of the procedure varies among providers and is also affected by how far into the pregnancy a woman is, and whether she chooses to have a surgical or medical abortion. Medicaid funds cannot be used to pay for an abortion in Texas, even in cases of rape, incest or threat to the woman’s health. There are some organizations that will help low-income women pay for abortions, please see “Links” on our homepage.
The Womens Med Center fees are all inclusive. Click here for a full description of our fees. Several things determine the cost of an abortion: (1) length of the pregnancy, (2) type of procedure being used, and (3) type of anesthesia. An early pregnancy abortion, up to 11 weeks, costs less than an advanced pregnancy abortion. As the pregnancy advances after 11 weeks the cost increases approximately $100 per week due to the increased supplies and time required to perform them. The cost for a late second trimester procedure can cost up to as much as $3,000. Several types of anesthesia are used. The most common are the local and general anesthesia. You are awake with the local. Usually the cervix is numbed and sometimes an additional medication is given to relax you. This procedure is the less expensive method. The most expensive method is a general anesthesia that puts you to sleep. Most abortions are provided in an out-patient facility but some are done in a hospital setting. Hospitals c
