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Definition
An abortion is a procedure, either surgical or medical, to end a pregnancy by removing the fetus and placenta from the uterus.
Alternative names
Induced abortion; Suction curettage; Surgical abortion; Medical abortion
Description
A surgical abortion that is performed between 6 and 12 weeks into a pregnancy may be done while the woman is awake. ...
A surgical abortion for a pregnancy over 12 weeks is usually done while the woman is sedated, although it can also be performed while the woman is awake. ...
An abortion can be performed non-surgically for a pregnancy less than 7 weeks from the first day of the last menstrual period using a combination of medications. ...
Indications
There are several reasons an abortion might be considered:
The woman may not wish to be pregnant (elective termination)
The womans health is endangered by pregnancy (therapeutic abortion)
There is a chance of an abnormality in the developing fetus (birth defect, genetic abnormality)
The decision to have an abortion is an intensely personal one.
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