Over the past fifty years, the attitudes of doctors in France toward abortion have changed significantly. While opposition to abortion was strong in the 1970s, today the medical community is generally more supportive of the right to voluntary termination of pregnancy (IVG). However, some hesitations and challenges remain. In 2018, for example, residents of the Sarthe department faced difficulties accessing abortion services after the only gynecologist at Bailleul Hospital who performed IVG retired, highlighting ongoing issues with availability. This situation sparked discussion, including a statement by Bertrand de Rochambeau, president of the Syndicat national des gynécologues-obstétriciens (Syngof), the main union of gynecologists. Speaking on a TV show, he said, “We are not here to remove lives.” While France does not have official data on how often doctors use the "conscience clause"—the legal right to refuse to perform an IVG based on personal beliefs—similar issues are evident in other European countries. In Italy, for instance, 70% of gynecologists invoke this clause, which creates serious access problems for women seeking abortion. Despite these challenges, public support for the right to abortion in France has grown over the decades. A sociological study conducted in 2025, based on six months of observation in three IVG centers and interviews with 133 health professionals, explored how doctors' relationships with abortion have evolved and how this affects access to IVG. The research, published in a book by Agone editions, highlights the complex interplay between personal beliefs, professional roles, and legal frameworks. The history of abortion in France dates back to the 1970s, when feminist movements pushed for legal reform. At the time, the medical community was divided. While 81% of doctors supported amending the restrictive abortion law, 73% opposed full liberalization. Later, the Association of Doctors for the Respect of Life, which opposed abortion, gained significant support, with over 10,000 doctors signing a statement that called abortion a form of "genocide." Despite such opposition, the 1975 Veil Law legalized abortion under strict conditions, relying on doctors to carry it out. However, many gynecologists initially refused to participate, leading to the creation of autonomous IVG centers staffed by volunteer doctors. Over time, abortion has become more normalized in French medical practice. Today, gynecologists often view IVG as a key part of their professional mission, especially as their role has expanded to include women's health beyond childbirth. Unlike in countries such as the U.S. or Italy, French doctors face little stigma for performing abortions. However, while the right to abortion is broadly supported, the way it is practiced—such as the legal time limit, the need for a waiting period, or the availability of certain procedures—can still create barriers for women seeking care. This raises an important question: even among doctors who support the right to abortion, why do certain access challenges still exist?