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    Is it too late to have an abortion?

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    My friendly recently discovered that she is pregnant, however she is already 10 weeks in. Can she still have an abortion? What are her options?
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  • Anonymous

    I'm not sure if it varies by state, but where I live an abortion can be given up to 24 weeks. 

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    Maria Nguyen

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    It varies by state. Check out your state. But as far as I know you can have an abortion to 12 weeks at least. Thus, your friend needs to go to a doctor as soon as possible. Abortion at early stages is a safe one. Don't let your friend to wait too long. 

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  • Dr Karen Osborne

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    Sydney GP specialising in Reproductive & Sexual Health for both women and men. At Clinic 66, we deal with a wide range of reproductive and … View Profile

    10 weeks is too late for a medical termination of pregnancy (Mifepristone plus Misoprostol) but a surgical termination can be done at that gestation.

    The Children by Choice website covers the legalities of Termination of Pregnancy  in each state http://www.childrenbychoice.org.au/info-a-resources/facts-and-figures/australian-abortion-law-and-practice

    Other options would be carrying on with the pregnancy and raising the child herself or by a family member, carrying on with the pregnancy and the child being adopted / fostered.

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