Your appointment is completely free.

There’s no cost for your Pre-Abortion Checkup, and you don’t need insurance. All of our services are provided at no charge, so you can focus on getting the care and answers you need.

Just our medical staff and anyone you choose to tell.

We respect your privacy and won’t share information about your visit without your permission, except when required by law. Who you choose to tell about your appointment is entirely up to you.

Plan on about an hour.

Your checkup may include a pregnancy test, clinician assessment, STI screening + treatment when needed, ultrasound, and an abortion options consultation.

Often the same day.

Most visits happen within 48 hours of first contact. You can also schedule yourself online after hours.

You can still visit Purple Clinic.

Our clinics are in the Chicago area. If you can travel here, you can make an appointment.

Not necessarily. A late period might be an early sign of pregnancy, but there are other reasons your menstrual cycle could change too.

Even if you’ve taken an at-home pregnancy test, it’s best to confirm results with a medical professional. That’s why a pregnancy test is the first step at a Purple Clinic appointment.

Before an abortion, it’s important to understand your pregnancy and any health factors that could affect your care.

A Pre-Abortion Checkup can help determine how far along you are, whether your pregnancy is still developing, and whether it’s located in your uterus. Gestational age is important because it affects which abortion methods may be available to you. An ultrasound can also help identify concerns, such as a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, that may require different medical care rather than an elective abortion.

We can also screen for STIs, since certain untreated infections can increase the risk of complications, particularly with a procedural abortion. Identifying and treating these infections helps protect your reproductive health. With a clearer picture of your pregnancy and health, you can plan your next steps with confidence.

It depends on how far along you are.

That can affect which abortion procedures are available, the cost, and other medical factors. An ultrasound helps you know your timeline.

How far along you are is one factor.

Your health and the abortion provider’s practices matter too. At your checkup, we’ll help you understand medication and procedural abortion, what each involves, and what may be available to you.

No.

You can schedule your Pre-Abortion Checkup directly with us.

No.

Purple Clinic does not perform or refer for abortions. We give you free medical information and care before an abortion, so you understand your pregnancy and health, know your options, and can make your plan.

Yes.

A pregnancy can change over time. Updated information about how far along you are and where the pregnancy is may affect the care you need. When possible, we’ll schedule your visit before your abortion appointment.

We help you understand what your results mean for your plan.

We review your results, answer your questions, and explain which abortion methods may be available and what to expect. If you want to hear about alternatives, we can share those too.

We don’t want transportation to keep you from care.

Transportation help may be available for eligible patients. Call or text us to ask.