Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: If you're beyond 6 weeks pregnant and want some advice on abortion... [View all]orleans
(34,501 posts)24. there is the RU-486
but that doesn't always work and it can cost around $800
if it doesn't work you end up paying for the surgical procedure on top of the $800
(i know someone who had to get the surgical procedure b/c that combo of pills that makes up ru-486 did not work)
i would recommend women in texas just make appointments for planned parenthood or a private practice doctor in a blue state nearby. and, if possible, travel with a friend
https://www.verywellhealth.com/ru486-the-abortion-pill-906956
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
76 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
A solution for rich people is no solution at all. Touting legality is garbage when access is such a
WhiskeyGrinder
Sep 2021
#5
Same in Canada, for that matter. The OP makes it sound so simple, when it really isn't, for
WhiskeyGrinder
Sep 2021
#11
What about it? It's good to have on hand, but it doesn't take away the need for abortion.
WhiskeyGrinder
Sep 2021
#12
I realize that, but "go to Canada" is utterly unworkable. Many people have trouble accessing
WhiskeyGrinder
Sep 2021
#42
It's important to note that, while Canadians have more or less "free" health care,
BobTheSubgenius
Sep 2021
#19
Mandatory pg tests for travel agency female customers of child bearing age.
keithbvadu2
Sep 2021
#33
Unfortunately, out of reach for the population of women who most likely need the procedure. nt
littlemissmartypants
Sep 2021
#38
Don't you need a passport now for Canada or Mexico? Most teens/young people won't have those.
Liberty Belle
Sep 2021
#48
My hunch is that doctors won't perform an abortion on anyone under 18 if they are from Texas
LeftInTX
Sep 2021
#70
Of course not every woman can just drop everything and fly off to Switzerland.
totodeinhere
Sep 2021
#66
The best way you can help right now is to donate to abortion funds in Texas or surrounding states.
WhiskeyGrinder
Sep 2021
#74