Before an abortion, pregnant women under the age of 16 need an appointment with a specialized counselling center in addition to consultation with a doctor. You will find the addresses of the counselling center in the guideline. Specialized counselling centers before an abortion under the age of 16 are marked with *. The doctor may only carry out an abortion in adolescents under the age of 16 once you have provided written confirmation that such an interview has taken place. For minors under the age of 18, we always need an official ID (ID, passport, residence permit).
Abortion under the age of 16
Consultation
During the consultation in our medical office, we take the issues of medical secrecy and your desire for anonymity very seriously. The involvement of parents may not always be possible. We help you to find a viable way for your situation. In principle, we recommend that you initiate at least one parent.
Consulting
We recommend that you seek advice from “Lust und Frust” before an abortion under the age of 16 (Fachstelle für Sexualpädagogik und Beratung der Stadt Zürich, www.lustundfrust.ch). The counselling is free of charge. The offer is aimed at young people up to the age of 21. Opening hours can be found on their website. The “Lust und Frust” center is closed during school holidays.
You can find information on the possibility of billing for abortions for adolescents via health insurance under the heading “Costs“.