Reproductive Healthcare Services
Have you experienced sexual violence and need information about abortion and/or emergency contraception services? You are not alone and reproductive care is available to you. In Minnesota, you have the right to access an abortion and you have the right to use emergency contraception. Below you will find common questions and answers about reproductive care and information about where to find the services you need.
Disclaimers:
The resources shared below are specific to the state of Minnesota. If you have questions or concerns about accessing reproductive healthcare services, contact the Reprocare Healthline: (833)-226-7821.
MNCASA is not a healthcare provider and cannot offer medical advice. If you have questions or concerns about accessing reproductive healthcare services, contact the Reprocare Healthline: (833)-226-7821.
Common Questions
According to UnRestrict Minnesota, there are currently eight abortion providers in the state of Minnesota:
- Planned Parenthood – Brooklyn Park Health Center
- Planned Parenthood – St. Paul Health Center – Vandalia
- Planned Parenthood – Minneapolis Health Center
- Planned Parenthood – Rochester Health Center
- Robbinsdale Clinic P.A. – Robbinsdale, MN
- WE Health Clinic – Duluth, MN
- Whole Woman’s Health of the Twin Cities – Minneapolis, MN
- Just the Pill
- ineedana (can be used in Spanish)
According to Planned Parenthood, emergency contraception helps prevent pregnancy; the abortion pill, also known as medication abortion, ends pregnancy.
There are different types of emergency contraception, such as the “morning after pill” or certain types of intrauterine devices (IUDs). You can learn more about what type of emergency contraception is right for you here.
Disclaimer: While abortion pills are FDA-approved and complications are not common, they are possible. Abortion pills are legal in Minnesota, but they may not be legal in your state and you may be criminalized for obtaining and/or using abortion pills. Make sure to check the law in your state and consider the potential health and legal risks. If you have legal questions about accessing reproductive healthcare services, contact the Reprocare Healthline: (833)-226-7821.
There are 2 types of emergency contraception pills. These pills are available over the counter at pharmacies with no age restrictions or parental permission in Minnesota. Emergency contraception pills can be used 3-5 days following unprotected sex, become less effective each day, and have certain weight restrictions.
Certain types of intrauterine devices (IUDs), a form of long term birth control, can also be used as emergency contraception up to 5 days (120 hours) following unprotected sex. An IUD is the most effective form of emergency contraception and its effectiveness is not impacted by how much you weigh. IUDs must be inserted by a doctor or nurse and require an appointment.
You can learn more about what type of emergency contraception is right for you here.
Contact your local reproductive health clinic to learn more about how to access emergency contraception
Emergency contraception is used to prevent pregnancy for individuals who’ve had unprotected sex, missed a birth control pill, were sexually assaulted, or whose method of birth control has failed. It is important to note that emergency contraception does not end a pregnancy but rather works before pregnancy begins. Certain emergency contraception pills can be taken 3-5 days after unprotected sex. Certain intrauterine devices (IUDs) can also be used as emergency contraception up to 5 days after unprotected sex. Emergency contraception can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex.
You can learn more about what type of emergency contraception is right for you here.
A Crisis Pregnancy Center, also known as an Anti-Abortion Fake Clinic, is an organization that prevents pregnant people from receiving abortion care. CPCs may appear to be professional healthcare centers, but they aren’t regulated, licensed, or credentialed. Some are affiliated with religious organizations known for their opposition to comprehensive sex education, contraception, and abortion. Many of them use deceptive tactics to appear like abortion providers but then dissuade people from accessing abortion.
To learn if a clinic is Crisis Pregnancy Center, visit these webpages:
Telehealth is often an option for medication abortions, also known as the “abortion pill.” Medication abortions can be taken under supervision up to 70 days after the first day of the last menstrual period.
While abortion pills are FDA-approved and complications are not common, they are possible. Abortion pills are legal in Minnesota, but they may not be legal in your state and you may be criminalized for obtaining and/or using abortion pills. Make sure to check the law in your state and consider the potential health and legal risks. If you have legal questions about accessing reproductive healthcare services, contact the Reprocare Healthline: (833)-226-7821.
You can find telehealth care options for medication abortion at:
Abortion Funds, such as Our Justice’s Abortion Assistance Fund and the Midwest Access Coalition, can provide financial support for needs associated with accessing abortion services.
1. Our Justice’s Abortion Assistance Fund
http://www.prochoiceresources.org/abortion-assistance-fund-aaf/
612-825-2000 ext. 1
2. Midwest Access Coalition
https://www.spiralmn.com/midwest-access-coalition.html
847-750-6224
3. National Abortion Federation Hotline
https://prochoice.org/patients/naf-hotline/
1-800-772-9100
4. National Network of Abortion Funds
Abortion Funds, such as Our Justice’s Abortion Assistance Fund and the Midwest Access Coalition, can provide financial support for transportation and other needs associated with accessing abortion services.
1. Our Justice’s Abortion Assistance Fund
http://www.prochoiceresources.org/abortion-assistance-fund-aaf/
612-825-2000 ext. 1
2. Midwest Access Coalition
https://www.spiralmn.com/midwest-access-coalition.html
847-750-6224
3. National Abortion Federation Hotline
https://prochoice.org/patients/naf-hotline/
1-800-772-9100
4. National Network of Abortion Funds
If you are experiencing violence (ex: intimate partner/domestic violence, abuse from a parent), you can seek help from an advocate at a community-based advocacy organization. An advocate can help you plan how to access the care you need. Find one here.
Regarding birth control options, you can visit Children by Choice’s webpage to learn what birth control options are right for you. The webpage outlines if and how different forms of birth control can be tampered with or detected. Learn more here.
People under the age of 18 can access abortion care in the state of Minnesota. Minors can access abortion services in a similar way they would access other healthcare.
Prior law required that both parents of the person under 18 be notified, but that law was deemed unconstitutional by Ramsey Court District Judge Gilligan on July 11, 2022.
Contact An Advocate
You can also reach out to an advocate for support and to help understand your options.