Cyprus Abortion Law

Abortion in Cyprus

In Cyprus, like in many European countries permitting abortion, it is possible to have an abortion in public hospitals or certified clinics. Pregnancy termination is not permitted for economic or social grounds, however, even at the request of the pregnant woman or her family.

Cyprus abortion law, unlike Malta’s abortion law, permits abortion procedures to take place under the following circumstances:

• To protect the woman’s physical or mental health;
• To save the pregnant woman’s life;
• To terminate an unwanted pregnancy due to rape or incest;
• To terminate the pregnancy in the event of fetal impairment.

Healthcare personnel have the right to refuse performing abortions. Unless considered an emergency procedure essential to save the pregnant woman’s life, or to avert permanent and significant physical and/or mental harm to the woman, an abortion has to be conducted in the presence of at least two gynecologists or obstetricians.

It is acceptable for unmarried women above the age of 18 to only give their personal permission to undergo an abortion, however, there are certain case-specific stipulations that a woman must follow in order to be permitted an abortion procedure in Cyprus, those being:

• In cases where a woman is married, the woman’s spouse must consent to the procedure.
• In cases of child pregnancies, or where a girl is under the age of 18, the procedure must be approved in writing by her parent or legal guardian.

The Cost of Abortion in Cyprus

What does a private abortion cost in Cyprus? The cost of pregnancy termination is determined by whether it is a medical or surgical procedure, and after determining  the gestational age (over 12 weeks becomes more expensive). Women in Cyprus with Medicare cards may pay around $470 out-of-pocket, covering costs for surgical termination when the gestation period is still within  the first 12 weeks.

Abortion Pills in Cyprus

Abortion pills in Cyprus are readily available in women’s medical centers, provided that a woman is only up to 11 weeks into her pregnancy.

When females choose to use the abortion pill in Cyprus, they have greater freedom in terms of when and where they have their abortion. They are not obliged to be present at medical facilities or private clinics throughout their abortion, but they must be able to contact their specialized physicians by phone in the event of an emergency since abortions require mandatory advice from medical professionals.

Abortion pills help reduce unwanted pregnancies, but they can be dangerous at the same time – if the pill doesn`t match with a woman’s body, she may be prone to excess bleeding, infections, allergic reactions to any of her medications, etc. That is why, when utilizing abortion pills, women should consult with health service specialists, and even pass compliance tests for certain pills to ensure her safety and understanding of how to utilize the prescribed medications properly.

Abortions induced by pills are an alternative for many women who are less than 10 weeks pregnant, and who wish to manage their experience due to a change in their lifestyle, work schedule, or personal desire. It is good to note that everyone reacts differently to abortion pills, and the time it takes to complete an abortion varies from one person to another.

Statistics on Abortions in Cyprus

There are certain legal bases and gestational limitations for abortions to take place in Cyprus, as referenced in the table below:

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