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1. AbortionAbortion
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2. What is an abortionWhat is an abortion
 An abortion is when the pregnancy is ended soAn abortion is when the pregnancy is ended so
that it does not result in the birth of a child.that it does not result in the birth of a child.
Sometimes this is called 'termination ofSometimes this is called 'termination of
pregnancy'.pregnancy'.

3. Types of abortionsTypes of abortions
 Medical abortionMedical abortion:A medical abortion involves:A medical abortion involves
taking the drug mifepristone; often called 'thetaking the drug mifepristone; often called 'the
abortion pill,' its generic name is RU-486 and its brandabortion pill,' its generic name is RU-486 and its brand
name is Mifeprex. Mifepristone is not available overname is Mifeprex. Mifepristone is not available over
the counter and must be provided by a health carethe counter and must be provided by a health care
professional.professional.

4. 
Surgical abortionSurgical abortion::All surgical abortions areAll surgical abortions are
medical procedures that must be done in a healthmedical procedures that must be done in a health
care provider's office or clinic. There are severalcare provider's office or clinic. There are several
different surgical abortion options. How far alongdifferent surgical abortion options. How far along
a woman is in her pregnancy often determinesa woman is in her pregnancy often determines
what method will be used.what method will be used.

5. Surgical methodsSurgical methods
 Aspiration is an abortion procedure that can beAspiration is an abortion procedure that can be
performed on a woman up to 16 weeks after her lastperformed on a woman up to 16 weeks after her last
period. Aspiration, also known as vacuum aspiration,period. Aspiration, also known as vacuum aspiration,
suction aspiration or D&A (dilation and aspiration),suction aspiration or D&A (dilation and aspiration),
involves the insertion of a tube through the dilatedinvolves the insertion of a tube through the dilated
cervix into the uterus. Gentle suction removes fetalcervix into the uterus. Gentle suction removes fetal
tissue and empties the uterus.tissue and empties the uterus.

6.  In some circumstances, a spoon-shaped instrument called aIn some circumstances, a spoon-shaped instrument called a
curette is used to scrape the uterine lining to remove anycurette is used to scrape the uterine lining to remove any
remaining tissue. This procedure is called a D&C (dilationremaining tissue. This procedure is called a D&C (dilation
and curettage.)and curettage.)
 Dilation and evacuation (D&E) is typically performed duringDilation and evacuation (D&E) is typically performed during
the second trimester (between the 13th and 24th week ofthe second trimester (between the 13th and 24th week of
pregnancy.) Similar to a D&C, a D&E involves otherpregnancy.) Similar to a D&C, a D&E involves other
instruments (such as forceps) along with suction to emptyinstruments (such as forceps) along with suction to empty
the uterus. In later second-trimester abortions, a shotthe uterus. In later second-trimester abortions, a shot
administered through the abdomen may be necessary toadministered through the abdomen may be necessary to
ensure fetal demise before the D&E begins.ensure fetal demise before the D&E begins.

7. Is Abortion Legal?Is Abortion Legal?
 Abortion is legal up to 24 weeks of pregnancy asAbortion is legal up to 24 weeks of pregnancy as
long as two doctors agree under the terms of thelong as two doctors agree under the terms of the
1967 Abortion Act agreed by the Government.1967 Abortion Act agreed by the Government.