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Read news, personal stories from our clients, and find out how you can help millions of people around the world access safe abortion.

A client shares her medical abortion story

“At the time of my abortion, I read every client’s story on this website, and I told myself I would have to write my own.”


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4 November 2024  •  4 m read

Story: Having a medical abortion at 40 years old.

“Suddenly I discovered that I was pregnant, and I was 40 years old.”

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1 November 2024  •  2 m read

Story: I had a surgical abortion, and I felt fully supported.

“I had a surgical abortion at a London clinic.”

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2 September 2024  •  9 m read

My vasectomy story: There’s a lot more we can do to normalise the conversation among men

Interview with a vasectomy client and their experience of accessing services with MSI UK.

Stories

8 July 2024  •  3 m read

Story: “My abortion was easy and straightforward”

“It just wasn’t the right time for us.”

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8 July 2024  •  4 m read

My story: “My abortion helped me take control of my reproductive health”

“I was relieved at how quick and simple the process has been.”

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16 May 2024  •  3 m read

My story: facing anti-choice harassment outside an abortion clinic

“One of them tried to hand me a teddy bear and referred to me as ‘mummy’.”

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19 April 2024  •  2 m read

I wasn’t ready to be a parent at 20 – my abortion story

“About 20 minutes after I realised my pregnancy test was positive, I was on the phone to MSI UK.”

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19 April 2024  •  6 m read

Abortion story: I believe my at-home abortion saved my life

“The attention, care and rapid response I received, I believe saved my life.”

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26 March 2024  •  4 m read

My story: Choosing an abortion as someone who’s already a mum

“Prioritising our family felt like the right decision.”