Medication abortion is suitable for patients who[6]:

• Prefer a non-invasive method.
• Prefer to have an abortion in the comfort of their home.
• Have the confidence of being able to manage the process and side effects at home.
• Are able to take 1 to 3 days off work or other responsibilities to undergo the abortion process.
• Lack means of transportation to travel to the clinic for a procedural abortion (but still need access to emergency services in event of complications).

Procedural abortion is suitable for patients who[6]:

• Prefer to have in-person support and monitoring from healthcare professionals at a clinic or hospitals.
• Want to have the abortion completed quickly to return to work or other responsibilities.
• Are comfortable with the use of medical instruments and internal exams.
• Are comfortable undergoing local or general anesthesia to manage pain.
• Do not want to disclose the pregnancy and the abortion to those patients live with (such as partners, roommates, co-workers), as it might be difficult to conceal heavy bleeding and cramps.