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Abortion is one of the most common and safest types of surgery in Australia.

Information about medical abortion (or the 'abortion pill') - includes how medication works, appointments, what to expect, side effects, possible risks, self-care.

Abortion is a safe and legal medical procedure in Victoria. Find out more about abortion services and where to get help.

You can become fertile again very soon after a surgical or medical abortion, so it's important to start using contraception immediately if you wish to prevent any unwanted pregnancies.

In Victoria, you can have two types of abortion: surgical and medication. Both types are safe and reliable. You can have a medication abortion up to nine weeks of pregnancy. You can have a surgical abortion from around six weeks of pregnancy onwards.

In Victoria, where abortion is available in a range of public and private settings, it is a safe, common and legal reproductive health choice.

Good sexual and reproductive health is central to women's ability to make choices and decisions about their lives, including when, or whether, to consider having children.

The Mobile Women's Health Clinic services rural and regional Victoria. It has services for women's health, sexual and reproductive health, and health education and support.

The vaginal ring works in a similar way to the combined oral contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy.

Information about intrauterine devices (IUDs - copper and hormonal) as long acting reversible contraception (LARC) to prevent pregnancy. Includes possible side effects and risks, costs and support.