Reply #6: Yes and no. Yes abortion is available as a medical procedure.

[TheMadMonk]

However, it is still partially under the criminal code (as a special case instance of unlicensed practice of medicine if nothing else) in some states, and there are strictures on timing and circumstance.

It isn't all that hard to "game" the system by claiming mental health issues to a sympathetic GP or OB/GYN who will then refer you directly to the clinic with a minimum of questions asked. There are AFAIK no requirements for a mental health referal. So either a sympathetic doctor was not available, or they were really paranoid about being "found out" by family (or perhaps congregation).