Unplanned pregnancies are very common. At least half of all
pregnancies are unplanned and of those, one in 5 woman will choose an
abortion. It can be a very difficult and emotional choice to make.
Talking to people you trust, who can give you accurate information and
support you will help.
Note:
In general, only medical doctors may perform abortions. Nurses who
have received special training may also perform abortions up to the 12th
week of pregnancy. A medicine-induced abortion can be performed by any
medical doctor at his premises up to 7 weeks from the first day of the
last menstrual period. The usual method is a dose of an antiprogestin,
followed by a dose of a prostaglandin analogue two days later.
Health workers are under no obligation to perform or take active part
in an abortion if they do not wish to, however they are obligated by
law to assist if it is required to save the life of the patient, even if
the emergency is related to an abortion.
Dr. Stone.
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A medical abortion is one that is brought about by taking medications
that will end a pregnancy, up to the 8th week of pregnancy. The
alternative is surgical abortion, which ends a pregnancy by emptying the
uterus (or womb) with special instruments. Either of two medications,
Mifepristone or methotrexate, can be used for medical abortion. Each of
these medications is taken together with another medication,
Misoprostol, to induce an abortion.
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