Abortion access in El Paso, Texas is extremely limited because of Texas abortion bans. Family Planning Associates Medical Group (FPA Chicago) offers a safe, confidential, and compassionate option for patients traveling from El Paso and throughout the Southwest. For over 35 years, FPA has been a nationally recognized provider of trusted reproductive health care and one of the largest independent abortion providers in the United States.
Many patients travel from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Louisiana, and Oklahoma to receive abortion care at FPA clinics in Illinois, where there is no waiting period or state-mandated delay. Appointments are typically available within 1 to 5 days, and our staff will help coordinate travel and scheduling to meet your needs.
FPA offers comprehensive reproductive health services including STD testing, contraception visits (with or without a physical exam), first-trimester abortion, medication abortion (the abortion pill) up to 13 weeks, and second-trimester procedures up to 24 weeks.
As abortion restrictions have tightened across Texas and nearby states, FPA has expanded services to support patients traveling from El Paso and the surrounding border region who cannot access safe or legal care locally.
Texas is home to more than seven million people of reproductive age, and residents of El Paso face some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country. Abortion is currently banned except under extremely narrow circumstances. Past Texas laws have required parental consent for minors, a 24-hour waiting period after in-person counseling, and have prohibited most private health insurance coverage for abortion services.
These regulations make it difficult for Texans to obtain abortion care early in pregnancy, when procedures are safest. In Illinois, there are no waiting periods or unnecessary restrictions—we can see you Monday through Saturday in a private, confidential clinic setting.
When receiving abortion or reproductive health services, our board-certified OB/GYN team can assist with:
Many patients traveling from El Paso, Texas are eligible for free or reduced-cost abortion care. Our team can help determine if you qualify for financial assistance or travel support through partner organizations.
We work hard to keep our fees affordable and offer discounts to patients facing financial hardship. FPA partners with the National Abortion Federation and state-based abortion funds to help patients obtain the care they need, even if they cannot pay out of pocket.
Travel assistance is also available for those unable to afford transportation to Chicago.
The Chicago Abortion Fund provides help with flight arrangements, gas money, hotel stays, and procedure fees for patients from Texas and surrounding states. Click here to contact the Chicago Abortion Fund
for assistance with travel or procedure costs.
Your safety is our top priority at FPA Chicago. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), abortion is a very safe medical procedure. ACOG notes that “Most abortions are safely performed in an outpatient, non-hospital setting. The risk of maternal death associated with childbirth is 14 times higher than the risk associated with abortion.”
Only about 2% of patients experience minor complications, which are usually easy to treat with follow-up care or antibiotics. Our medical team reviews each patient’s health history to personalize care and ensure maximum safety and comfort.
We want you to feel completely at ease when receiving care with FPA. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will answer your questions, help you explore your options, and address any concerns you may have.
All of our physicians are board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and many are affiliated with leading hospitals in the Chicago area. Our team of clinicians, nurses, and support staff works closely together to ensure your experience is safe, confidential, and compassionate—a core value of FPA’s mission.
Call 312-707-8988 for more information on the abortion pill, surgical abortion or to schedule an appointment.
At FPA Chicago, we provide same day appointments and Saturday appointments for El Paso, TX residents including abortion pills and many other services. We also have online appointments available—see our full website for more information on our organization and the services we provide.