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The package will arrive in a plain white envelope to protect your privacy. The return address is listed as “HH” to ensure it’s not obvious who the sender is.
In order to be approved for treatment with Hey Jane, you must meet our medical eligibility requirements—which you'll be asked about during the intake process. This allows us to safely provide you the medications virtually. If for some reason you don't meet our medical eligibility requirements, we may recommend that you go get an ultrasound before treatment or seek in-person care.
Yes! Hey Jane is one of the first clinics to offer safe, effective and completely legal abortion care through telemedicine. We have served thousands of satisfied patients since launching in January 2021. Check out real feedback from past patients on our "Reviews" page. You can also rest assured knowing that we have been independently certified by the National Abortion Federation, and LegitScript, the leading verification system for online healthcare. We've even been covered by major news outlets, including New York Times, Forbes, Tech Crunch, USA Today, and Shape.
Your medications will be shipped by our mail-order pharmacy partner, Honeybee. You’ll receive an email from them once your prescription has been submitted. The email includes important information, including your tracking number. The email will come from noreply@honeybeehealth.com. If you don’t see it, try checking your spam folder.”
Prescriptions are provided by US-based board-certified medical providers licensed in your state. Our providers are licensed in the following states: California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, New York, and Washington.
Getting treatment with Hey Jane is simple.
If treatment is approved, you will receive medications shipped directly to your address.
You can contact us any time through the secure Spruce messaging app. We’re open 10am-8pm EST (7am-5pm PST). In the very rare event of a medical emergency, 24/7 support is available.
Yes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mifepristone (the first of two medicines used in a medication abortion) in 2000 to end pregnancies up to 11 weeks, and since 2021 has allowed providers like Hey Jane to mail abortion pills to patients. Currently, Hey Jane is serving patients in states that do not have any restrictions surrounding telemedication abortion. To find out more about what is legal in your state and where to go if you are at a later stage in your pregnancy and want an abortion, visit ineedana.com, call the National Abortion Federation hotline, or visit If/When/How. The Guttmacher Institute also provides a state-by-state breakdown of current abortion laws. All links can be found on our Resources page, too.
At this time, the best way to get financial assistance is through abortion funds—and Hey Jane has partnered with select abortion funds to help support eligible patients. Visit our Abortion fund partners page to learn more.
We know it’s important to get your treatment fast. Here’s what you can expect.
In order for us to confirm your request and add it to our queue, we need to…
Once we’ve confirmed your request, a provider will review your information within 1 business day (weekends and holidays excluded). If you’re approved for treatment, your prescription will be submitted to our mail-order pharmacy partner, Honeybee.
The pharmacy will mail the medication directly to your address via the shipping option you've selected. Packages via USPS Priority Mail usually arrive within 3-5 business days; packages via UPS Next Day shipping usually arrive within 1-2 business days. Business days are M-F. Saturday and Sunday are not business days. In other words, medications are not prescribed and packages are not shipped on Saturday or Sunday. Occasionally, further delays may come into play.
USPS Priority Mail Shipping Timeline
UPS Next Day Shipping Timeline
Our free standard shipping option—via USPS Priority Mail—can deliver to PO boxes. UPS Next-Day shipping, however, does not deliver to PO boxes at this time.
At this time, we accept payment via credit card, debit card, or cash card. You can also use your HSA/FSA.
If you need financial assistance, we have partnered with abortion funds in select states to help support eligible Hey Jane patients—visit our Resources page to learn more.
You will need access to a phone or a computer in order to use our secure chat app Spruce, which is the main way we will communicate with you throughout your treatment.
We cannot offer refunds after treatment medications have been processed. To request a refund, please message us over Spruce or email us at info@heyjane.co!
Yes! Once your prescription has been submitted (up to 24 business hours after your intake is complete), you’ll receive an email with tracking information from our mail-order pharmacy partner, Honeybee. The email will come from noreply@honeybeehealth.com. If you don’t see it, try checking your spam folder.
The consultation for your abortion will take place online wherever the patient is located within California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, New York, and Washington. The abortion treatment will take place wherever the patient feels most comfortable taking the medications within California, Colorado, Illinois, New Mexico, New York, and Washington. If you are not in those states, the organization Plan C has information on obtaining abortion pills.
Add the first date of your last menstrual period below to find out how far along you are.
Most people find out that they are pregnant if they are sexually active and miss their period. Symptoms of early pregnancy include nausea/vomiting, breast tenderness, and fatigue (feeling tired). The only way to know for certain if you are pregnant is with an ultrasound or pregnancy test (a urine or blood test). You can do a urine pregnancy test from the first day you missed your period and after. Before this time, the level of hormones made by the pregnancy might be too low to show up on the test.
If your period is regular (it comes around the same time every month), you can use the date of your last period to figure out how far along the pregnancy is. Count from the first day of your last menstrual period, include that day and start counting up until today. If you have an irregular period or have been on birth control recently, this might not be accurate. In this case, we suggest seeking care at a healthcare facility. Find out where to get in-person care on our Resources page.
You may have different options available to you depending on where you live (and the laws in your state). It may be harder to get an abortion after 11 or 12 weeks of pregnancy in some states, so it’s important to try to have the abortion as soon as possible, if that’s what you choose.
If you might continue your pregnancy, start taking a daily prenatal vitamin.
Be careful when looking for a reliable health center. There are fake clinics called ‘crisis pregnancy centers,’ managed by anti-abortion activists. At these facilities, they may not offer you all the facts about your pregnancy options. Visit our Resources page for more.
A CPC or Crisis Pregnancy Center is a fake clinic. While they may offer free services like ultrasounds or parenting classes, their mission is to stop you from getting abortion care. CPCs are not regulated like regular medical clinics, and though they may appear clinical, they’re not real health care facilities. CPCs often tell people inaccurate information about abortion, contraception, STDs, and sexual health in general. Because they’re not a medical clinic, they’re not required to give accurate medical information or services. They sometimes prevent or delay people from receiving medical care by withholding their medical records. At Hey Jane, we discourage our patients from using the services CPCs provide.
When looking for a place to have an ultrasound performed, confirm your pregnancy, or find your real pregnancy options, know that a trustworthy medical clinic will answer all of your questions related to your pregnancy and won’t hesitate to help you find an abortion provider.
Here are two trusted sites to guide you to legitimate abortion providers:
At Hey Jane, we are a fully accredited and regulated abortion provider and are happy to help keep you informed and comfortable, so that you can make the best choice for you.
CPCs are often made to look like medical facilities and use tactics like free ultrasounds or diapers to lure people in. They might have volunteer nurses or doctors, but many do not. They generally do not practice medicine (outside of an occasional ultrasound or STI test), and they do not provide true information or use standard medical ethics. They may offer "abortion reversal" (which is not safe), falsely imply abortion causes infertility or breast cancer or even long term mental trauma, myths that have been proven fals through years of scientific research.. Look for the words ``pregnancy options'', “pregnancy resource center”, “pregnancy care center”, “pregnant and scared?”, or “need help?” in internet search results, advertisements, and signage. Call before you walk in, ask what services they provide and ensure they are open discussing all of your options. If at any point they won’t explain who they are or what services they offer, or if they refuse to refer you to an abortion provider, they might be a CPC.
Here are two sites to help you identify CPCs in your area:
For a full overview of your options (including pregnancy, different types of abortion, and adoption), please check out our Options Counseling page.
For more support in making a decision, you can call or text the All Options Talkine.
Depending on how far along your pregnancy is, you may have different abortion options available to you -- some of this depends on the laws in your state. It may be harder to find a healthcare provider to do an abortion after 11 or 12 weeks of pregnancy in some states, so it’s important to try to have the abortion as soon as possible, if that’s what you choose.
To find out more about what is legal in your state and where to go if you are at a later stage in your pregnancy and want an abortion, visit Ineedana.com or the National Abortion Federation hotline. The Guttmacher Institute also provides a state-by-state breakdown of current Abortion Laws - see An Overview of Abortion Laws. All links can be found on our Resources page, too.
Abortion is very safe, regardless of which kind you have. In fact, abortion is one of the safest medical procedures out there.
Complications occur in less than 0.4% of people for medication abortion, and less than 1% for in-clinic procedural abortion.
There are a lot of rumors about abortion and many aren't true. Abortion does not lower your chances of getting or staying pregnant in the future. Abortion does not cause infertility or cause birth defects in a future pregnancy. In fact, you can get pregnant almost immediately after having an abortion.
Having an abortion does not increase your risk for breast cancer and does not cause depression or mental health issues.
Medication Abortion
Medication abortion is about 4 times safer than aspirin and 14 times safer than continuing a pregnancy.
Complications are rare and most are not serious.
One type of pregnancy that cannot be ended using pills is an ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy outside the uterus) - ectopic pregnancies are very rare. Medication abortion does not end an ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancies can be life threatening, so it's important to follow up with a doctor if you still feel pregnant one week after taking the pills. Contact your doctor immediately if: you do not have bleeding within 24 hours after taking the medications, you continue to feel pregnant about 7 days after taking the medications, or you have worsening abdominal pain more than 24 hours after taking the medications.
Medication abortion (also called the abortion pill) is a safe and effective way to end an early pregnancy. It was approved by the FDA in 2000 to end pregnancies up to 10 weeks. Today, nearly 40% of abortions in the US are done with medications. The simple treatment involves taking two medicines over a couple days.
The first medicine you take is mifepristone, which blocks the pregnancy hormone (progesterone) and stops the pregnancy from growing. Then, 24-48 hours later you take a second medicine, called misoprostol. Misoprostol causes cramping and bleeding to empty the uterus.
You can expect bleeding like a heavy period. Taken together, these two pills work up to 98 out of 100 times to end an early pregnancy.
After you take mifepristone (the first medication), you must complete the abortion. If treatment with medication does not work the first time, you may have the option to repeat the medicines or you will need an in-clinic procedural abortion. Hey Jane will be with you every step of the way to make sure you get the support and care you need.
No sedation or general anesthesia needed.
Abortion, regardless of the type you have, is very safe. Having an abortion does not cause breast cancer or mental health issues. It also does not make it harder to have children in the future.
Hey Jane uses the same evaluation procedures and medications as an in-person medication abortion. Therefore, if you follow the instructions, we expect that it will be equally effective and safe. Complications from this treatment are very uncommon - they occur in less than 1% of patients. When used correctly, the medications work up to 98% of the time.
Hey Jane has several potential advantages over an in-person abortion with pills:
Hey Jane may also have disadvantages for some:
Since Hey Jane does not require blood tests or ultrasounds:
While very unlikely, if the treatment does not work or if you any problem occurs, your Hey Jane provider will make sure you get the care you need every step of the way.
In short, the answer is no. The abortion pills (mifepristone and misoprostol) are very effective to end a pregnancy, but they cannot be used to prevent a future pregnancy.
It is important to know that you can become pregnant again almost immediately after using the abortion pills. For this reason, it is recommended to use condoms or another form of birth control if you don’t want to get pregnant.
For ending a pregnancy in the first trimester, there are a few options:
A medication abortion is when you can take pills to end a pregnancy at home (or a location of your choosing). It is approved for pregnancies up to 10 weeks from the first day of your last menstrual period. The pills cause bleeding in order to pass the pregnancy, similar to an early miscarriage.
You can get a medication abortion two different ways:
Procedural abortion in the first trimester is performed by a trained provider at a healthcare facility. Gentle suction is used to remove the pregnancy. It can be used for pregnancies up to 12-14 weeks*, depending on your state’s laws.
All of these options are safe and effective, so your choice should be based on what’s important to you.
At Hey Jane, we believe in building the safest treatment plan for you. Based on your medical history and symptoms, we'll work together to determine if an ultrasound is needed. Most patients are able to move forward with treatment without an ultrasound, using the first date of your last menstrual period to determine your gestational age. New data shows that medication abortion patients don't need an ultrasound, or multiple clinic visits.
We also provide care remotely, so we don't assume the unnecessary costs of brick-and-mortar clinics. This means we're able to provide the same abortion treatment you'd get in a clinic at a way lower rate. Learn more about the average cost of abortion in your state.
If you have any of the following, you might not be able to get treatment with Hey Jane:
It's rare to have a medical condition that would make medication abortion unsafe. Prior to getting treatment with Hey Jane, a provider will go over your medical history to make sure treatment with Hey Jane is safe for you.
Hey Jane provides care, regardless of immigration status, and you can provide any form of ID that has your name, photo, and date of birth.
If you are under 18, visit ineedana.com for more information about the laws in your state and how to access the treatment you need. For legal support, call or text Jane's Due Process' hotline: (866) 999-5263.
Wherever you’re comfortable, like: your house, a loved one’s house, etc.
The Lounge at Hey Jane is our private peer-to-peer support forum. Access is available for Hey Jane patients only—if Hey Jane is your provider, we welcome you to join at any time! Message us on Spruce for more info.
Here are some tips to help you get ready before you take the pills.
Pick up a few items from your local pharmacy or online store:
Choose a time when you will take each medicine.
Drink plenty of water during the treatment process
Review treatment instructions and what to expect
Make a safety plan in case you need emergency medical help. It’s very unlikely, but it’s important to be ready.
A huge benefit of abortion pills is you can perform the abortion privately.
The patient performs the abortion by taking the medications. Below are the steps to take the abortion pills:
Step 1: Swallow one mifepristone (200 mg) pill with water.
Wait 24-48 hours. Choose a time to start Step 2 when you’ve had a good meal and plenty of rest.
30 minutes before Step 2, take 800 mg of ibuprofen (4 over-the-counter tablets). This will help decrease your cramps and bleeding, which usually start a few hours after Step 2.
Step 2: Place 4 (four) misoprostol pills (800 mcg) inside your vagina OR between your cheeks and gums for 30 minutes
You must complete Step 2 even if you have started bleeding.
Vaginal:
Buccal (between cheeks and gums):
The medicine will work the same if you take it in your cheeks (buccally), but it can cause more nausea and other side effects.
Step 3: Place 4 misoprostol pills (800 mcg) between your cheeks and gums for 30 minutes.
You only need to complete Step 3 if:
Put 2 misoprostol pills on one side of your mouth (between your cheek and gums), and the other 2 on the other side of your mouth. Wait 30 minutes for the pills to dissolve, then swallow what is left of the pills.
Remember that each person’s experience is different and the symptoms can vary from person to person.
Bleeding:
Pain & Cramping: Strong cramping is a normal part of the treatment and usually starts a few hours after taking the second medicine (misoprostol).
Here are some things that can help:
You will cramp less and less as the hours and days go by.
Other common symptoms:
When can I go back to my regular activities? It is safe to go back to your regular activities -- school, work, driving, exercise -- as soon as you feel up to it.
You should start to feel better each day after treatment. Please let us know if you don’t.
Sadness or mood changes: You may feel relieved when the abortion is over. You may also feel sad or moody, which is normal and can come from hormonal changes now that you’re no longer pregnant. If you think your emotions are not what they should be, please talk to us. There are also great support text and talklines on our Resources page.
It is safe to go back to your regular activities -- school, work, driving -- as soon as you feel up to it.
You should start to feel better each day after treatment. Please let us know if you don’t feel better.
You should have cramping and bleeding after taking the second medicine (misoprostol), usually as heavy or heavier than your period.
Your pregnancy symptoms (nausea, breast soreness) should start to go away and disappear within about 1 week after using the pills. This is a good sign that you are no longer pregnant.
A pregnancy test will stay positive for about 4 weeks after the treatment (even if you are no longer pregnant), so it’s important not to take one sooner.
In the rare event that the treatment does not work, the abortion must be completed, since misoprostol has a small risk of birth defects. Additionally, if you have not passed the pregnancy after taking the medications, you may need to be evaluated at a healthcare facility to make sure you do not have an ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy outside the uterus).
If the medications don't work, you may be able to take another round of medicines or you will need to get an in-clinic procedural abortion. At Hey Jane we will be with you every step of the way to make sure you get the care you need. To find abortion clinics near you, go to ineedana.com or visit our Resources page.
Rhesus (Rh) factor is a protein some people have in their blood. If your blood has the protein, you are Rh positive. If your blood does not have the protein, you are Rh negative. About 85% of people are Rh positive. If you know your blood type, then you know if you are Rh negative or Rh positive. The + or - in your blood type tells you what your Rh type is. Your Rh type stays the same for your whole life.
If you have vaginal bleeding during pregnancy (like with an abortion, miscarriage, or during labor), fetal blood cells can enter your blood. If you are Rh negative, this can cause your body to develop Rh antibodies. These antibodies can cause serious problems in future pregnancies, which includes causing a severe anemia in the fetus.
Evidence shows that this risk is very low in pregnancies that are less than 10 weeks, even if you are Rh negative.
If you are Rh positive, you will not develop Rh antibodies.
Rhₒ(D) immune globulin (sometimes called RhoGAM) is a shot that can stop your body from producing Rh antibodies, so that you won’t have problems in future pregnancies. Some providers recommend this shot within 3 days of vaginal bleeding if you are Rh negative.
If you do not know your blood type, you can do a blood typing test at home or at a healthcare facility. If you choose to get further testing, please visit our Resources page to find a provider near you.
Your Hey Jane provider will discuss this further with you, too, in case you have any questions.
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that grows outside of the uterus, often in the fallopian tube. Ectopic pregnancies are very rare -- they occur in approximately 1-2% of pregnancies. Risk factors for having an ectopic pregnancy include having one in the past, having an IUD in place when you became pregnant, and previous pelvic surgery or tubal ligation (having your tubes tied).
You can make sure that your pregnancy is inside the uterus by having an ultrasound. If you have a medication abortion without having an ultrasound first, there is a small chance that you could have an undetected ectopic pregnancy. Medication abortion will not end an ectopic pregnancy, so if you do not pass tissue and blood after taking the misoprostol (the second medicine), you might have an ectopic pregnancy.
Ectopic pregnancies can be a life-threatening situation if left untreated because if the pregnancy grows too large it can cause the fallopian tube to burst, which can cause severe bleeding. You should seek immediate medical care if you have worsening abdominal pain 24 hours after taking the medications, if you do not have bleeding within 24 hours after taking the medications, or if you continue to feel pregnant about 7 days after taking the medications.
Ectopic pregnancies are treated everywhere, even in places where abortion is restricted. Treatment for ectopic pregnancies depends on your particular situation and includes medications or surgery.
Throughout your treatment, we’re here to support you.
If you don’t find the answer to your question in this guide, you can always send a Hey Jane provider a message, and you should get a response within 24 hours.
Check out our Resources page for many support options, including talk/textlines and websites for things like emotional support during/after an abortion and much more.
Serious complications from this treatment are rare, and most side effects can be managed from home. For urgent concerns, we’ll give you a phone number to reach a provider 24/7 or you should go to your nearest emergency department.
Emergencies: When to Urgently Contact a Provider
If you have any of the following at any time:
If you have any of these at least 24 hours after taking the misoprostol pills in Step 2:
One week after taking the pills, if you have any of the following:
It is important to know that you can become pregnant again almost immediately after using the abortion pills. For this reason, it is recommended to use condoms or another form of birth control if you don’t want to get pregnant.
Once you are no longer pregnant, you may feel relieved. You may also feel sad or moody, which is normal. These feelings may come from hormonal changes now that you are no longer pregnant. Our team is here to support you. If you think your emotions are not what they should be, please reach out to your Hey Jane provider.
You can also get support through Exhale’s free, national textline provides emotional support, resources and information. All texts are completely confidential and counselors offer support without judgment. If you’d prefer to call, Connect & Breathe’s confidential, toll-free talkline is available at 866-647-1764. Their talkline is staffed by trained volunteers, offering secular, unbiased information.
Hey Jane patients also have access to The Lounge, our private peer-to-peer support forum—message us on Spruce for more info.
Visit our Resources page for more support options, and a list of support talk and text lines.
Hey Jane is partnering with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to better understand the experiences of people who choose to have a medication abortion using telehealth. By sharing your experience, you can help improve access to medication abortion nationwide, and get paid $50 to do it. The study consists of three surveys, and all your personal details will be kept confidential. You will receive a $50 cash card in four weeks, after you complete the final survey.
This important research will help researchers, doctors, and pregnant people understand the experience of people using an online service to get an abortion with pills.
Your privacy is very important. You need to provide your name, email, and phone number to participate and receive your $50 cash card, but all your personal details will be kept confidential and will always be removed from study results.
Patients who have completed all 3 UCSF Telehealth Surveys will receive $50. The payment will be in the form of a $50 cash card. Online cash cards will be website links sent by email or text message to the email address or phone number you provide.
At this time, we have closed the study to new participants. If you have already completed the 1st survey, you will be able to complete the 2nd and 3rd surveys when we send you a reminder, and you will be eligible for the $50 cash card.