ABORTION IN ISTANBUL FOR PATIENTS COMING FROM FRANCE – SAFE, LEGAL, AND CONFIDENTIAL CARE
Abortion is a safe, legal, and medically supervised procedure that allows women to end an unwanted pregnancy in a professional and private medical setting. For patients traveling from France to Istanbul, certified gynecologists provide abortion services under sterile conditions, using internationally approved medical methods. All procedures follow Turkish Ministry of Health regulations and World Health Organization (WHO) standards. Research published in PubMed and UpToDate (2024) shows that abortion, when performed by qualified specialists, has a complication rate below 0.5 percent.
For information and appointments: +90 541 998 34 34
ISTANBUL / TURKEY
Why women from France choose Istanbul
Many women from France, including those from Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, prefer Istanbul for abortion care because of its combination of medical quality, confidentiality, and affordable pricing. Istanbul offers experienced doctors, modern facilities, and multilingual staff who can communicate in French and English. Appointments are fast, discreet, and do not require long waiting periods.
Travel information from France
Direct flights operate daily from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and Nice to Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Flight time averages three to three and a half hours. Clinics are located close to the airports and often help arrange airport transfer and accommodation for patients coming from abroad.
Before traveling, confirm your pregnancy with an ultrasound or blood test in France, contact the clinic via WhatsApp (+90 541 998 34 34) for information and scheduling, and plan a two day visit — consultation and procedure on the first day, rest and return on the second. Bring your passport and, if married, written spousal consent as required by Turkish law.
Abortion options available in Istanbul
Two main methods are available depending on the stage of pregnancy and the patient’s health condition.
Medical abortion, suitable up to ten or eleven weeks, involves taking mifepristone and misoprostol under medical supervision. The process usually completes within twenty four to forty eight hours and is similar to a heavy menstrual period. According to PubMed studies, this method is ninety eight percent effective when managed by a qualified physician.
Surgical abortion, also known as vacuum aspiration, is performed in a clinic setting up to fourteen to sixteen weeks. Local anesthesia or mild sedation is given, the cervix is gently dilated, and a sterile suction device removes the pregnancy tissue. The procedure takes five to ten minutes, and most women can leave the clinic the same day.
Legal situation in Turkey
Abortion is legal up to ten weeks of pregnancy. Single women may decide independently, while married women need written spousal consent. After ten weeks, abortion is allowed only for medical reasons such as maternal health risks or fetal anomalies confirmed by doctors. All clinics operate in full compliance with the Turkish Ministry of Health and maintain strict ethical and confidentiality standards.
Privacy and confidentiality for patients from France
Clinics prioritize patient privacy at every step. Medical information is never shared with third parties. French-speaking staff assist patients throughout their visit. Female gynecologists are available on request, and all communication is discreet, professional, and supportive.
After abortion care and recovery
Light bleeding may continue for up to ten days. Mild cramping is normal and can be treated with pain medication. Patients should avoid sexual activity, tampons, and swimming for one week.
Emotionally, most women feel relief, though some experience temporary fatigue or sadness. Clinics provide post abortion counseling and psychological support if needed.
Possible complications
Complications are extremely rare. Heavy bleeding occurs in fewer than one in two hundred cases, infection in fewer than one in one thousand, incomplete abortion in fewer than four in one thousand, and uterine injury in fewer than one in two thousand. When performed by trained doctors, abortion is one of the safest outpatient procedures.
Fertility after abortion
Abortion performed under medical supervision does not affect fertility. Women can safely conceive again after their next menstrual cycle once cleared by their doctor.
Contraception after abortion
Clinics provide contraception counseling after the procedure. Options include oral pills, hormonal injections or patches, long acting intrauterine devices, contraceptive implants, and barrier methods such as condoms.
Costs for international patients
Typical costs for foreign patients range between three hundred and six hundred euros for medical abortion and five hundred to one thousand euros for surgical abortion. Prices are transparent and include medical consultation, the procedure, and follow up care. Same day appointments are usually available.
Why French patients prefer Istanbul clinics
Short flight time, internationally experienced doctors, modern and hygienic clinics, multilingual staff, clear pricing, and a discreet, patient centered approach make Istanbul an attractive choice for French patients seeking confidential abortion care.
Conclusion
Abortion in Istanbul for patients from France is safe, legal, and confidential. Whether through medical abortion or vacuum aspiration, women receive compassionate, evidence based care that respects their privacy and dignity. Clinics in Istanbul, Antalya, and Izmir provide professional, ethical, and supportive services in line with international medical standards.
For information and appointments: +90 541 998 34 34
ISTANBUL / TURKEY
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