Abortion

ABORTION METHODS

• Medical abortion by Methotrexate
• Symptothermal Method
• Surgical Abortion

Menstrual Extraction:

A very early suction abortion, often done before the pregnancy test is positive.

Dilation and Curettage (D & C):

The Cervix is dilated with a series of instruments to allow the insertion of a curette (a looped shaped steel knife). The unborn child is then cut into pieces and scraped from the uterine wall. Bleeding is usually profuse.

Suction Curettage (Vacuum htmlxxiration)

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Dilation and Evacuation (D & E):

At 12 to 20 weeks. By week 12, the baby's bones are hardening and can no longer be sucked apart.

Salt Poisoning (Saline Injection):

Used after 16 weeks 4 months.

Hysterotomy, or Caesarean Section:

Used mainly in the last three months of pregnancy