Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

Yes. Under Turkish law, married women also need their spouse's consent. Under-18s need a parent's or guardian's consent.

Under 18, a parent's or guardian's consent is required alongside your own. You can contact us so we can listen and explain your options, including any legal reporting duties.

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.

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.

No. A D&C (sharp curettage) scrapes the wall of the womb with a metal instrument. Vacuum aspiration uses gentle suction through a thin, flexible tube. The World Health Organization recommends vacuum aspiration and advises against sharp curettage.

If the pregnancy is not yet visible on ultrasound, if an ectopic pregnancy is suspected, or if an infection needs treating first, your doctor may postpone the procedure and carry out the necessary assessment first.

It varies; usually from a few days to 2 weeks, becoming lighter over time. Contact us if bleeding lasts more than 2 weeks.

When you feel ready; to reduce the risk of infection, waiting until bleeding settles is usually advised. Ovulation can return within 2 weeks, so use contraception.

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.

Your first period usually comes within 4–6 weeks. Contact us if it has been more than 8 weeks.

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.

We can give initial information by phone, but the exact cost is set once the stage of pregnancy and type of anaesthesia are confirmed at the examination. We always share the total before the procedure.

No. Without your consent no information is given to anyone, including family, employer, school or embassy. Apart from the legal exceptions (spousal consent, parental consent for under-18s, mandatory records), your information belongs to you.