About 6.7 million pregnancies occur in the United States each year.1 Nearly two-thirds of all pregnancies result in live births and about one-fifth in abortion; the remainder end in miscarriage.2 Despite how common the procedure is, the topic of abortion is subject to endless controversy in the United States. Few private medical procedures face the same,…
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The Politics of Abortion
An induced abortion is the intentional termination of a human pregnancy. The procedure is primarily done in the first 28 weeks of pregnancy. An abortion can be performed by taking medication or undergoing surgery.1 Abortions are safe procedures when conducted in professional, medical environments, and do not contribute to the increase in any physical or…
Finding a Reputable Abortion Clinic
Disclaimer: Throughout this article, we will be using the term “woman” to describe biological females who can become pregnant. We understand that sex and gender are separate, but for the sake of simplicity and consistency, these are the terms we will be using. If you would like to learn more about gender identity, visit our Sexual Orientation Gender Identity article. If…