Faqs

In most cases an abortion can be performed when a urine pregnancy test shows a positive result. The pregnancy must be visible on ultrasound, which usually happens around 5 to 6 weeks. For your [...]

FPA provides abortion care up to 24 weeks of pregnancy.

No. A pregnancy test and ultrasound will be performed in our office when you arrive for your appointment. If you are traveling from out of state, we will ask you to tell us more details about [...]

We are experiencing an increased requests for abortion services. At FPA we are experiencing more requests for appointments than ever before. Since the Supreme Court decision was announced, [...]

Yes, because we are not able to accommodate walk-in visits at this time. At FPA we are experiencing more requests for appointments than ever before. Since the Supreme Court decision was [...]

There may be protesters at our office on the day of your visit. In our experience, the protesters who come to our office are not violent. According to a 2009 Chicago ordinance, if you are within [...]

No. Your partner does not need to know about your medical care if you do not feel comfortable discussing it with them. Your services with our facility are completely confidential.

As of June 1, 2022, the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act is repealed. That means that patients under the age of 18 can access abortion care just like any adult patient. You do not have to [...]

We Respect Your Privacy. We will never give your adult family member, or anyone, any medical information or information about your appointment, unless you ask us to. Please let our staff know if [...]

Yes. We will take a copy of your photo ID when you arrive for your visit. All of your medical records are confidential and if you ever request a copy or transfer of your records, we will require [...]