Every legal institution that performs pregnancy terminations has certain restrictions on the procedure, with pregnancy duration, physical, and mental conditions being key factors in the decision.

The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
The FPA only provides termination services to women who are 10 weeks pregnant or less, with follow-up medical and counseling services before and after the procedure. If the gestational age exceeds 10 weeks on the day of the termination, the patient will be referred to public or private hospitals. Additionally, if the patient has allergies to the necessary medication, multiple uterine fibroids, has undergone two or more cesarean sections, suffers from anemia, severe illness, chronic conditions, or long-term medication use, doctors will assess the situation and refer the patient to public or private hospitals.

Public Hospitals
Based on past experience, cases not accepted by the FPA are often referred to public or private hospitals, such as Queen Mary Hospital. Due to the long waiting times in public healthcare services, it may take up to four weeks or more to get an appointment for termination. During major medical events, such as the flu season, termination services may be temporarily suspended.

Private Hospitals

Different private hospitals have their own limits on the gestational period for pregnancy terminations, generally accepting procedures up to 20 weeks, though this depends on the specific hospital’s policies. It is advisable to call the hospital staff in advance to understand the details if choosing to undergo the procedure at a private hospital.