Type of abortion ?

There are two main types of abortion: medication abortion and surgical abortion.

1. Medication abortion: This involves taking medication to end a pregnancy. It typically involves taking two different medications, mifepristone and misoprostol, which work together to induce a miscarriage. This method is most effective in the early stages of pregnancy, up to 10 weeks.

2. Surgical abortion: This involves a medical procedure to remove the pregnancy from the uterus. There are different types of surgical abortion procedures, including aspiration (also known as suction or vacuum aspiration) and dilation and evacuation (D&E). The specific procedure used will depend on how far along the pregnancy is.

Medical Abortion:

- Also known as the abortion pill or chemical abortion
- Involves taking two medications: mifepristone and misoprostol
- Performed up to 10 weeks of gestation

Surgical Abortion:

- Aspiration abortion (vacuum aspiration): Uses a suction device to remove the pregnancy through the cervix
- Performed up to 12-14 weeks of gestation
- Dilation and evacuation (D&E): Similar to aspiration abortion but uses instruments to gently dilate the cervix and remove the pregnancy
- Performed after 12-14 weeks of gestation

Other Types:

- Induced labor abortion: Inducing labor to end a pregnancy
- Saline abortion: Injecting saline solution into the amniotic sac to end a pregnancy
- METHOTREXATE abortion: Using methotrexate to stop the growth of the pregnancy and terminate it
- RU486 abortion: Using mifepristone to end a pregnancy

Types Based on Gestational Age:

- First-trimester abortion: Performed up to 12 weeks of gestation
- Second-trimester abortion: Performed between 12-24 weeks of gestation
- Late-term abortion: Performed after 24 weeks of gestation