In Colorado
A medication abortion, the abortion pill, is two drugs taken in separate doses. Another name for the abortion pill is a medical or chemical abortion. It is FDA-approved up through 10 weeks after a woman’s last menstrual period (LMP).
If you are considering a medication abortion or ordering the abortion pill online, it is important that you know about the medication and interactions. Contact us to learn more about how it works, side effects, and what options are available to you.
An aspiration abortion procedure can be performed up to 13 weeks after a woman’s LMP. It is the most common early surgical abortion method and it is an outpatient procedure.
A D&E abortion is typically performed 13 weeks or more after a woman’s last known period (LMP). It is the most common second-trimester surgical aboriton method. Local anesthesia or sedation is commonly utilized.
Abortion is legal in the state of Colorado at all stages of pregnancy.
In most circumstances, parental notice must be given to a parent or legal guardian for a minor (under 18). In Colorado a minor can seek a court order granting a waiver of such notice.
Colorado law does not prohibit out-of-state residents from seeking abortion care in Colorado.
An abortion procedure is 98-99% effective. Abortion survivors are rare, but there are cases where the abortion procedure did not end the pregnancy.
HiPeak Health is here to answer all of your questions about your pregnancy options in a confidential and caring place. While we do not provide or refer for abortion services, we can provide you with a free ultrasound so you have the information and answers you need before you decide.