Types of Abortion Procedures

The type of abortion procedure used in elective pregnancy termination is primarily determined by how far a woman during pregnancy. During the first trimester, you will usually take the possibility of a medical or a surgical termination. Before the various abortion procedures, it is recommended that you have a sonogram to determine whether the pregnancy is viable (uterine, non-ectopic pregnancy) and for a precise date of pregnancy or pregnancy. Call the free helpline at 1-866-942-6466 to discuss your questions about abortion.

What abortion procedures used during the first trimester?

In most cases you will have a choice between medical or surgical abortion during the first trimester. Medical terminations are only available through nine weeks of pregnancy. The types of abortion procedures performed during the first quarter are:

* Methotrexate and misoprostol (MTX) is a medical abortion procedure leading to the first seven weeks of pregnancy.
* Mifepristone and misoprostol: a medical abortion procedure leading to the first seven to nine weeks of pregnancy. It is also referred to as RU-486, the abortion pill and Mifeprex.
* Suction aspiration: a surgical abortion procedure to terminate the pregnancy of 6-12-week pregnancy. It is also referred to as suction curettage or vacuum aspiration Filter.

What abortion procedures used during the second quarter?

Medication based abortion procedures are not an option in the second quarter. The types of abortion procedures performed during the second quarter are:

* Dilation and curettage (D & C): a surgical abortion procedure to terminate a pregnancy of 13-15 weeks of pregnancy. It is also referred to as suction curettage or vacuum aspiration Filter.
* Dilation and evacuation (D & E): a surgical abortion procedure to terminate a pregnancy of 15-21 weeks of pregnancy.
* Induction Abortion: a rarely performed surgical procedure where salt water, urea, or potassium chloride is injected into the amniotic sac, prostaglandins are inserted into the vagina and pitocin is injected intravenously.

What abortion procedures used during the third trimester?

Medication based abortion procedures are not an option during the third quarter. The types of surgical abortion procedures during the third quarter are:

* Induction Abortion: a rare surgical procedure done with salt water, urea, or potassium chloride is injected into the amniotic sac, prostaglandins are inserted into the vagina and pitocin is injected intravenously.
* Dilation and extraction: a surgical abortion procedure to terminate a pregnancy after 21 weeks of gestation. This procedure is also known as D & X, Intact D & X, intra Cranial Decompression and Partial Birth Abortion.