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abortion procedure, suction curettage, an abortion, either surgical, medical, to end a pregnancy by removing the fetus, placenta, uterus, a surgical abortion that is performed between 6, 12 weeks into a pregnancy done the woman is awake, given the option of sedated by medication, an iv, having her cervix numbed, an injection of anesthesia, a surgical abortion, pregnancy over 12 weeks, done the woman is sedated, performed the woman is awake, cervical canal is opened, dilated, a hollow tube is inserted, uterus, abortions later than 12 weeks, woman, an appointment the day, her procedure to begin the process of opening the cervix, in this procedure, small sticks, laminaria, in the cervix to begin dilation, a vacuum, suction, machine, remove the tissues, fetus, placenta, uterus, medicines oxytocin, given to cause the uterine muscles to contract, reduce bleeding, an abortion, performed non-surgically, pregnancy less than 7 weeks, first day, the woman's last menstrual period using a combination, of medications, current regimen approved, includes administration of one dose of mifepristone, ru486, an antiprogestin, followed two days later by one dose of misoprostol, a prostaglandin analogue, medications given, in the doctor's office, after a thorough history, physical is performed, women who undergo medical abortions experience cramping, bleeding, pass the pregnancy, though they were having a miscarriage, several reasons an abortion might be considered, woman, not wish to be pregnant, elective termination, woman's health is endangered by pregnancy, therapeutic abortion, an abnormality, in the developing fetus, birth defect, genetic abnormality, decision to end a pregnancy is intensely personal, most health care providers recommend careful counseling, making such a decision, abortion, controversial issue, a woman who chooses to end a pregnancy, feel she cannot share her decision, to examine her support system, identify those people who capable of helping her, what a difficult time, important to choose a reputable provider, clinic that advocates choice, women, in many communities, crisis pegnancy centers offer couseling that is designed to dissuade women from choosing abortion, trying to make this difficult decision should avoid crisis pregnancy centers, instead find a safe environment, obtain adequate counseling regarding all options, pregnancy resolution, a woman chooses to have an abortion, should find a safe place to have the procedure performed, obtain the support, follow-up care that necessary, abortion, risks, anesthesia, reactions to medications, problems breathing, surgery, bleeding, infection, additional risks of surgical abortion, excessive bleeding, infection, the uterus, infection, the fallopian tubes, cause scarring, interfere, fertility, infertility, puncture, perforation, the uterus, cervix, rare, emotional, psychological distress, risks of surgical abortion increase, a woman gets further, along in her pregnancy, why it's important to make a decision, abortion, procedure is safest, risks of abortion using medication, prolonged bleeding, incomplete abortion necessitating a surgical abortion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain, most women who undergo surgical abortions done in appropriate medical facilities recover, physical complications, women feel ambivalent, ending a pregnancy, need psychological, emotional support, time of procedure, important to seek counseling, making this very difficult decision, physical recovery, occurs, a few days, depending on the stage, the pregnancy, a small amount, vaginal bleeding, mild uterine cramping, expected, a hot bath, use of a heating pad, hot water bottle on the abdomen, help relieve discomfort, strenuous activity, avoided, few days following an abortion, tampons used after 3 days, sexual intercourse, avoided, 2 to 3 weeks, a normal menstrual period should occur 4 to 6 weeks, operation, important to begin using birth control immediately, abortion procedure, to get pregnant again, having a normal menstrual period.