Points Discussed:

• What is an abortion?
• Is abortion legal in Victoria?
• GP obligations to provide abortion care:
• Accessing abortion services in Victoria:
• What is the process of having an abortion?
• Medication to achieve abortion
• Surgical abortion
• Abortion and contraception
• Emotional support after an abortion

Abortion myth busting

• Can abortion cause infertility?
• Can abortion cause breast cancer?
• Can abortion cause long-term psychological harm?
• Is medical abortion very painful?

Resources:

Getting an abortion in Victoria (1800myoptions.org.au)

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