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: