Abortion care in Taksim and Beyoğlu: clear, safe and confidential
Light Clinic is a women's health polyclinic in Beyoğlu, Istanbul. For an unplanned pregnancy we offer a process that starts with an examination and ultrasound and uses vacuum aspiration, the method recommended by the World Health Organization, explaining every step to you clearly and in advance.
- Starts with an exam and ultrasound
- Vacuum aspiration method
- Your information stays confidential
- Support afterwards
Find out how many weeks you are
Based on your last period, see your estimated stage of pregnancy and the last day of the 10-week legal limit in Turkey.
Pick a date and your result will appear here.
The date is calculated in your browser only and is never sent anywhere. The exact gestation is confirmed by ultrasound.
The light in our name stands for informed consent
What you need most when making a decision is clear information. We make sure you know what will be done, why and how, and that you feel safe at every stage.
Clear information first
Before any procedure we explain the method, possible side effects, the cost and recovery. We never expect you to decide while you still have questions.
Confirmed by ultrasound
We confirm by ultrasound that the pregnancy is inside the womb and how far along it is. Conditions such as ectopic pregnancy are ruled out beforehand.
Privacy
Your personal and health information is never shared with anyone, except where the law requires it.
With you afterwards
You receive written aftercare instructions and a way to reach us with any question that comes up.
Four calm steps
The vacuum aspiration itself usually takes 5–10 minutes. Including preparation and observation, you will usually spend a few hours at the clinic.
Consultation
We answer your questions and explain the legal requirements and consent.
Exam and ultrasound
The location and stage of the pregnancy are confirmed and your health history is reviewed.
Procedure
Performed quickly by vacuum aspiration, with pain relief.
Rest and aftercare
After a short rest you go home with written aftercare instructions.
In Beyoğlu, right next to Taksim
Beyoğlu is one of the easiest parts of Istanbul to reach by public transport. With the M2 metro, the Kabataş–Taksim funicular, the Tünel in Karaköy and the T1 tram, you can get here from almost anywhere on the European or Asian side.
If you are staying in or around Cihangir, Galata, Karaköy, Şişhane, Kasımpaşa, Tarlabaşı, Kurtuluş, Harbiye, Nişantaşı or Beşiktaş, the clinic is usually only minutes away.
Our full address and door-to-door directions are shared with you when your appointment is booked.
What to know before you decide
Plain-language guides based on international guidelines (World Health Organization, NICE, RCOG) and Turkish law.
Abortion in Taksim
How the process works, nearby neighbourhoods and how to get here.
Read the guideMethodHow vacuum aspiration works
The method, each step of the procedure, how long it takes and possible risks.
Read the guidePreparationBefore your procedure
Ultrasound, blood group, fasting, what to bring and a checklist.
Read the guideRecoveryRecovery after abortion
Bleeding, cramps, bathing, sex, contraception and warning signs.
Read the guideThe lawLegal limit and consent
The 10-week rule, how weeks are counted, spousal consent and under-18s.
Read the guideComfortAnaesthesia and pain relief
Local anaesthetic, sedation, fasting and managing pain afterwards.
Read the guideYour checklist before you come
Everything to bring and to know in advance, in one list, so your appointment day goes smoothly. Your ticks are saved on this device only.
Quick answers
Short answers to the questions we hear most. See our FAQ page for more.
Up to how many weeks is abortion legal in Turkey?
Under Law No. 2827, elective termination of pregnancy is legal until the end of the 10th week. Weeks are counted from the first day of your last period and confirmed by ultrasound. After 10 weeks it is only possible on medical grounds, such as a risk to the mother's health or a severe fetal anomaly, with specialist reports.
How long does the procedure take?
The vacuum aspiration itself usually takes 5–10 minutes. Including the examination, preparation and observation afterwards, you will usually spend a few hours at the clinic.
Does it hurt?
The procedure is done with local anaesthetic (numbing the cervix) and pain relief, or with sedation where your doctor considers it appropriate. Most people feel cramping similar to period pain, which usually passes quickly.
I am a foreigner. Can I have an abortion in Istanbul?
Yes. The same legal conditions apply to everyone in Turkey. Bring your passport or residence permit. If you are married, spousal consent is also required by Turkish law.
Will it affect my future fertility?
There is no evidence that an uncomplicated vacuum aspiration reduces your chances of getting pregnant in the future. Ovulation can return within two weeks, so it is important to plan contraception straight away.
Will my information be kept confidential?
Yes. Your health data is special-category personal data under Turkish data protection law (KVKK) and is not shared with third parties, except where the law requires it.
Have questions? Let's talk.
We will walk you through the process in a calm, confidential and non-judgemental conversation, and plan a time that suits you.