Medical termination of pregnancy

Medical termination of pregnancy (also known as medication abortion) is a non-surgical method used to end a pregnancy using prescribed medication. It is typically an option during the early weeks of pregnancy.

In Estonia, the termination of pregnancy is regulated by the Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation Act, which states that a pregnancy may be terminated solely at the woman’s own request. Termination is permitted if the pregnancy has lasted less than 12 weeks.

A pregnancy lasting more than 12 but less than 22 weeks may be terminated if:

• the pregnancy poses a risk to the woman’s health,
• the child is likely to be born with a severe mental or physical disability,
• the woman’s illness or health condition prevents her from raising the child,
• the woman is under 15 years of age, or
• the woman is over 45 years of age.

A doctor’s appointment is required beforehand, during which the necessary examinations and tests are performed.