Abortion by Telehealth

Gestation is estimated by counting the days from the first day of your last period. The confirmed gestation after an ultrasound may provide a different result.

Your procedure details will not be known to anyone without your consent. We will only call or email you to confirm your booking and ensure you have the information you need to proceed safely with your medical procedure.

We will ask medical questions to help determine your eligibility for your choice of termination of pregnancy procedure when you call to make your booking.

It is essential that you are at least six weeks since your last menstrual period or have a confirmed pregnancy on ultrasound. If pregnancy cannot be seen on ultrasound, you may need to reschedule your appointment.

You will be asked questions about your medical history to ensure that any risk factors are appropriately managed at your appointment. You will also be asked to consent to the procedure after explaining the process and risks involved.

• Read this information booklet and make a note of any questions you might have.
• Write down the first day of your last menstrual period so that the doctor can estimate how pregnant you are during your first appointment.
• You will be emailed the required forms before your appointment. Do not complete the form before your appointment. The doctor will explain the form and help you complete it.
• Do not travel overseas until we have confirmed the abortion is complete.

Our aftercare phone service connects you to experienced registered nurses. Call our aftercare nurses on 1300 888 022 if you experience any of the following problems or have any concerns:

• passing clots larger than a tennis ball size
• heavy bleeding that lasts longer than 2 weeks
• soaking a maxi pad every 30 minutes for more than 2 hours
• fever, chills, strong pain or other side effects that continue more than 24 hours after taking Step 2
• having strong abdominal pain that doesn’t stop
• feeling nauseous more than 1 week after your treatment
• feeling tired or generally unwell
• having sore breasts for 2 weeks after your treatment
• not menstruating as usual, 4-8 weeks after your treatment
• persistent pregnancy symptoms.

Call us IMMEDIATELY if you have possible signs of an infection:

• fever
• feeling generally unwell (flu like symptoms)
• ongoing abdominal pain
• unusual vaginal discharge.

• You are less than 9 weeks gestation (pregnant)
• You are over 16
• You live in Australia and are not travelling overseas within the next month
• You will be staying in a place that is more than 2 hours drive of a 24 hour emergency medical service (such as a hospital), when you take the medications and for the next 3 or 4 days after
• You can speak and read English
• You do NOT require an interpreter to access the service
• You have access to the internet

We recommend you to use our eligibility assessment form prior to proceed with your booking. This will involve a few questions and will take approximately 2 to 3 minutes to complete.

You can book online or call 1300 003 707.

MSI offers abortion by telehealth services in the following states across Australia:

• ACT
• NSW
• NT
• QLD
• SA
• VIC
• WA

Abortion by telehealth provides a safe, private, and convenient option for terminating early pregnancies from home. It avoids the need for clinic visits and doesn’t need referral, making the process more comfortable and accessible.

Yes, teleabortion is a medically safe and effective method for terminating pregnancies under 9 weeks, with a success rate above 98%, the process is highly reliable and efficient. This procedure is guided by professional clinicians.

Make sure you have a support person available on Day 2. You should also be within 2 hours of a 24-hour emergency medical service. You also have to ensure having access to a reliable phone and internet connection.

Yes, as long as you can access a local imaging service for the required ultrasound and are within 2 hours of a 24-hour emergency medical service.

If the teleabortion fails, about 5% of cases may require a surgical termination. MSI will work with you to arrange a surgical procedure if needed.

After completing the teleabortion, you will take a special pregnancy test after 14-21 days to confirm that the medical abortion was successful. MSI’s aftercare team is available to assist you with any questions or concerns. Call 1300 888 022 8am-5pm on weekdays.