- Abortion - Wikipedia
Abortions can be characterized as either therapeutic or elective When an abortion is performed for medical reasons, the procedure is referred to as a therapeutic abortion
- Abortion - NYC Health
Abortion is a safe, common health care service to end a pregnancy In the U S , one in four women will have an abortion by the age of 45 Some states have more restrictive abortion laws, so access to abortion care depends on what state you are in
- Abortion | Definition, Procedure, Laws, Facts | Britannica
Abortion, the expulsion of a fetus from the uterus before it has reached the stage of viability (in human beings, usually about the 20th week of gestation) An abortion may occur spontaneously, in which case it is also called a miscarriage, or it may be brought on purposefully
- Abortion - World Health Organization (WHO)
In 2022, WHO published an updated, consolidated guideline on abortion care, including all WHO recommendations and best practice statements across three domains essential to the provision of abortion care: law and policy, clinical services and service delivery
- What Is Abortion? Purpose, Risks, Preparation, Recovery
An abortion involves using surgery or taking medicines to end a pregnancy It’s also sometimes referred to as termination of pregnancy, per MedlinePlus
- NYS DOH Abortion Services - New York State Department of Health
You can speak to a provider about your care options for a medication abortion or in-clinic abortion, and your privacy will be protected every step of the way After 24 weeks, you can still get an abortion if your health or pregnancy is at risk
- Abortion | Pros, Cons, Debate, Arguments, Health Care, Science, Pro . . .
A medical abortion (the “abortion pill”) involves taking medications, usually mifepristone and misoprostol, within the first seven to nine weeks of pregnancy to induce an abortion
- Abortion law state map: See where abortions are legal or banned | CNN
Nearly two dozen US states have banned or severely restricted access to abortion View CNN’s abortion law map to see where abortions are legal, banned, or in limbo
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