FAQ

Both the abortion pill and the abortion procedure are common and very safe when performed or provided by a medical professional. Complications from an abortion are extremely rare. On the rare occasion that a complication does occur, most complications are minor and easily treatable with follow-up procedures or antibiotics.

Yes, it is safe to have multiple abortions. There is not a maximum number of times one person can have an abortion. If you are interested in a reliable method of birth control, please ask at your visit.

This is a personal preference. Some prefer the pill because they can take it at home, privately. Others prefer the abortion procedure because it is quick and they find relief in knowing it’s complete. The choice is yours to make. 

NJFPL supports 24 abortion care centers in New Jersey. Find an abortion care center near you.

No, every individual present in the state of NJ has the right to an abortion, you do not need to be a New Jersey resident. If you are visiting NJ from a state where abortion services are illegal, the NJ law protects you from being accused of a crime.

Any pregnant person can consent to an abortion, even if they are under the age of 18. You do not need parental consent or insurance to receive abortion care.

It can be tough to spot a crisis pregnancy center because they lure people with the promise of services offered at legitimate clinics like pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and often use terms related to abortion. While they may offer some services, these are often not licensed health centers and their staff are not healthcare professionals who have medical licenses. They will not provide medical care like a prenatal visit or abortion care. Some red flags to look for are:

• They offer ‘abortion reversal’ treatment, which is not scientifically proven and potentially dangerous.
• They will not accept insurance of any kind since they are not healthcare providers.
• They offer ‘discounts’ for things you wouldn’t expect (for instance, in the case of rape)

Check out NJFPL’s trusted network of abortion providers for high-quality, evidence-based and comprehensive abortion care.

The cost of abortion will depend on several factors including the type (link to ‘Understanding Your Options’ resource) of abortion, the gestational age of the pregnancy, and potential insurance coverage. Our network of providers (link to map) is committed to ensuring affordable and accessible abortion care for all, including financial assistance and support for travel, if needed.  No one will be turned away for the inability to pay.  We encourage you to reach out to a provider to discuss your individual situation.

Our network of providers is committed to ensuring affordable and accessible abortion care for all, including financial assistance and support for travel, if needed.  No one will be turned away for the inability to pay.  We encourage you to reach out to a provider to discuss your individual situation.

Providers listed on our site are part of the Expanding Abortion Access Program. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please email web@njfpl.org.

When visiting a family planning clinic, you can expect to have all your reproductive health concerns addressed. Depending on your age, medical history and health concerns, your examination may include STI testing, a pelvic examination, a breast examination, and sometimes a pregnancy test.  Our clinical staff  will provide you with information on your reproductive health, answer any questions you have and refer you for additional care if needed.

You can ask and learn about any type of birth control that interests you. Our health centers offer a wide variety of  birth control methods and supplies. including birth control pills, “the shot,” “the ring,” the patch, IUDs and implants.

Birth control at NJFPL provider health centers is offered at low or no cost, depending on your income. The cost of birth control pills depends on the type and manufacturer. Call your local health center to learn more about your birth control options. Find your local health center here.

In most cases your STI screening test will be done by collecting your urine or blood; however, there are some tests that require using a special cotton swab to collect a body fluid. During your visit, your healthcare provider will discuss what tests you need.

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Yes, you can receive care at our health centers even if you do not have health insurance. Our health centers offer family planning services to all regardless of your ability to pay.

Telemedicine services are available for access to some types of birth control. Not all birth control methods are available by telemedicine though. Call your local health center to learn more about your birth control options. Find your local health center here.

All NJFPL provider family planning health centers offer clinical breast exams, referral for mammograms when needed, Pap tests and HPV testing.

All NJFPL health centers provide Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services to prevent HIV transmission. Talk to your healthcare provider about whether the medication is right for you. They can also help you with insurance or Medicaid coverage or with payment assistance to make PrEP low or no cost, depending on your income.