Latvia

Access to abortion is a fundamental human right and a basic healthcare. If you live in a country where access to abortion is restricted, you can get abortion pills through Women on Web.

Abortion is permitted on request and in cases of rape up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. It is permitted up to 24 weeks of pregnancy if the pregnancy endangers the woman or person’s health and for medical indications. Abortion is also permitted in case of foetal impairment. For this case no limitation regarding the lengths of pregnancy is mentioned in the legal text.

A certificate of law enforcement is required in cases of rape. Minors under the age of 16 are required to obtain parental or their legal guardians written consent for an abortion, as well as a confirmation by the council of doctors for medical indications, or a certificate by law enforcement in case of rape. If there is a dispute between the patient and the parent or legal guardian, it is necessary to obtain a decision of the Orphans Court (Parish Court). Abortion seekers are required to go through mandatory counseling. Counted from the counselling there is a mandatory waiting period of 72 days in place before the abortion can be done.

Doctors and abortion providers may be criminalized for providing an abortion outside of the legal conditions specified in the law. Medical practitioners and providers have the right to refuse abortion services based on personal beliefs, if there are no medical reasons for ending the pregnancy.

Mifepristone is officially registered by the country’s pharmaceutical authority.

A doctor's prescription may be required to get Mifepristone.

There is no data on regulations around the distribution of Mifepristone available.

Misoprostol is officially registered by the country’s pharmaceutical authority.

It is registered for gynecological indications (such as birth, miscarriage treatment or abortion care etc.)

There is currently no data available on whether or not a prescription is needed to get Misoprostol.

There is no data on regulations around the distribution of Misoprostol available.

These are brand names under which Mifepristone, Misoprostol or Combi Packs (that contain both abortion pills Mifepristone and Misoprostol) are officially distributed and/or commonly found in the country.

Mifepristone:
Mifegyne, 200mg

Misoprostol:
MisoOne, 400mcg

Combipack:
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Safety notice: There are pills that contain a combination of Misoprostol and the painkiller Diclofenac. While manufactured for a different purpose they can still be used for abortion. Please find more info in our FAQ to avoid overdosing the Diclofenac.

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