The passage discusses different aspects of abortion, including the legal status and methods of abortion around the world. Legally, countries fall into five categories based on their abortion laws, from totally prohibiting abortion except to save a woman's life, to having no restrictions. Common early abortion methods discussed are suction/aspiration and dilation and curettage, with the methods varying depending on gestational age and size of the fetus. The passage provides an overview of international abortion laws and medical abortion procedures.