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1. AbortionAbortion
Names: Alex Osorio andNames: Alex Osorio and
Fabián LuarteFabián Luarte

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.

3. Types of abortionsTypes of abortions
 Medical abortionMedical abortion:A medical abortion involves:A medical abortion involves
taking the drug mifepristoneMifepristone is nottaking the drug mifepristoneMifepristone is not
available over the counter and must be provided by aavailable over the counter and must be provided by a
health care professional.health care professional.

4. 
Surgical abortionSurgical abortion::All surgical abortions mustAll surgical abortions must
be done in a health care provider's office or clinic.be done in a health care provider's office or clinic.
There are several different surgical abortionThere are several different surgical abortion
options. How far along a woman is in heroptions. How far along a woman is in her
pregnancy often determines what method will bepregnancy often determines what method will be
used.used.

5. AspirationAspiration
 is an abortion procedure that can be performed on ais an abortion procedure that can be performed on a
woman up to 16 weeks after her last period.woman up to 16 weeks after her last period.
Aspiration involves the insertion of a tube through theAspiration involves the insertion of a tube through the
dilated cervix into the uterus. Gentle suction removesdilated cervix into the uterus. Gentle suction removes
fetal tissue and empties the uterus.fetal 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 a D&E involves other instrumentsthe second trimester a D&E involves other instruments
along with suction to empty the uterus.along with suction to empty the uterus.

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.