Demand for Medical Abortion
Several respondents expressed concerns over the quality of formal abortion services, notably surgical abortion methods and associated risks. One woman wrote: “In Turkey, medical abortion is not available. I cannot risk my health by having a surgical procedure (abortion).” Another woman reported previous poor experience with surgical abortion methods: “My husband wants a D&C in the hospital, but I do not want to be on the operating table after having a D&C for the miscarriage of my 12-week-pregnancy in the past.” Some respondents expressed a preference for medical abortion at home: