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Abortion

Abortion. Methods of Abortion. Induced v. Spontaneous Abortions. Induced abortions occur when intentional actions are taken to terminate the fetus. Spontaneous abortions (also known as miscarriages) occur when the fetus is terminated due to accidental causes. Morning-after Pill.

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Abortion

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  1. Abortion Methods of Abortion

  2. Induced v. Spontaneous Abortions • Induced abortions occur when intentional actions are taken to terminate the fetus. • Spontaneous abortions (also known as miscarriages) occur when the fetus is terminated due to accidental causes.

  3. Morning-after Pill • The chemical compound that prevents the blastocyst from embedding in the uterine wall, causing the fertilized egg to be expelled by making the uterine wall inhospitable.

  4. RU 486 (mifepristone) • A drug that induces uterine contractions and expulsion of the embryo. (first 7 weeks).

  5. Uterine and Vacuum Aspiration • The cervix is dilated and the uterine contents are removed by suction tube.

  6. Dilation and Curettage (D&C) • The cervix is dilated and the uterus is scraped with a spoon-shaped curette. This method is performed later in the pregnancy and requires the fetus be dismembered and then removed.

  7. Saline solution • A solution of salt and water is used to replace the amniotic fluid and thus causes a miscarriage.

  8. Prostaglandin Drugs • Induce early labor

  9. Hysterotomy Similar to a cesarean section, used in later-term abortions.

  10. Dilation and Extraction (D&X) • Partial birth abortions • 2nd or 3rd trimester procedure. • Forceps are used to deliver the torso of the fetus, its skull is punctured and the cranial contents suctioned out, and then delivery is completed.

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