How late to have abortion
When You Can Get an Abortion Where You Live
Abortion is a safe, legal way to end an unwanted pregnancy. (If abortion isn’t right for you, remember you have other options, too.)
Ending a pregnancy isn’t just safe — it’s also very common. Nearly a quarter of people who become pregnant in the United States will have an abortion by the age of 45, according to the Guttmacher Institute.
In the United States, you no longer have a constitutional right to get an abortion. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade— the landmark 1973 ruling that gave people the right to an abortion before fetal viability.
This means that individual states can now decide their own abortion laws, including whether people can end a pregnancy at all.
With so much upheaval, it may be a confusing time. But we’re here to help. Below, we’ll cover the facts on abortion timelines in the United States.
Outside the United States? You’ll find some international abortion resources and information at the end of the article.
Stay informed
The information in this article was accurate and up to date at the time of publication, but it’s possible the information has changed since. To learn more about your legal rights, you can message the Repro Legal Helpline via a secure online form or call 844-868-2812.
First, we’d like to offer a word of caution about home remedies.
If you know you don’t want to carry a pregnancy to term but worry you may have trouble accessing abortion in your area, you might consider home remedy alternatives.
Home remedy options for ending a pregnancy might include:
- teas and herbs
- supplements
- alcohol and other substances
- excessive exercise
- physical harm to yourself
Very little, if any, scientific evidence supports these methods as safe, reliable ways to induce abortion. Not only are they unlikely to end a pregnancy, but they can also have major health consequences for you.
In short, home remedies are always best avoided.
For some people, an unintended pregnancy can lead to emotional distress. You might feel frightened, anxious, and possibly even desperate.
You may also be worrying about how you can end a pregnancy if you live in a state where abortion has been banned.
We want to emphasize, though, that you *do* have options, no matter your location or circumstances. In other words: There’s no need to put your health at risk.
The steps to determining how far along you are might seem fairly complicated, even at the best of times. When you already feel stressed and overwhelmed, this might present even more of a task.
You’ll need to know the date of your last menstrual period (LMP) to calculate how many weeks pregnant you are. Even if you know, without a doubt, the exact date you became pregnant, healthcare professionals calculate gestational age from your LMP.
If your periods are regular: Count, by week, from the first day of your last period to today’s date.
Your answer will tell you how many weeks along you are.
It gets more complicated if your periods are irregular or if you can’t recall when your last period was. If that’s the case, you’ll want to consult a medical professional as soon as possible.
A doctor or other healthcare professional can do an ultrasound to determine how many weeks pregnant you are before giving you more information about your options.
Medication abortion is a reliable option to terminate an early pregnancy.
You might also hear this method called the “abortion pill,” though it usually involves two different medications: mifepristone and misoprostol.
Medical abortions are approved by the FDA up until week 10 of pregnancy but may be used slightly later in some cases. These medications become less effective the further along a pregnancy is.
Before week 10 of pregnancy, this method is very effective, but it might not work for everyone. A healthcare professional will likely recommend a surgical abortion if you:
- have an allergy to either medication
- have an ectopic pregnancy
- have an intrauterine device (IUD) — a professional will need to remove it first
- have a bleeding disorder or a liver, kidney, or lung disease
- take blood thinners
- have taken corticosteroid medications for some time
By week 11 of pregnancy, its effectiveness drops to about 87 percent, according to Planned Parenthood.
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, several states’ abortion laws changed, with more scheduled to change in the coming weeks as a result of the likes of trigger laws or the lifting of temporary blocks on such trigger laws.
So far, at least 10 states have banned all methods of abortion:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi, except in the case of rape
- Missouri
- Oklahoma, except in the case of rape or incest
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Wisconsin
But medication abortion remains legal in most states and is predicted to remain legal in just under half.
Many states that allow medical abortion have set restrictions around the procedure, though, requiring the clinician who provides the medication to be a physician or medical doctor and/or for the clinician who dispenses the medication to be physically present.
A few states have much stricter gestational age restrictions.
Georgia and Ohio ban both medical and surgical abortions beginning at 6 weeks, meaning you can only get an abortion until the end of week 5 of pregnancy.
Idaho and Tennessee also ban medical and surgical abortions beginning at 6 weeks. However, trigger laws banning nearly all abortions in both states are set to take effect on August 25, 2022.
Telehealth options for medical abortions
Many of the states with the most restrictive abortion laws have restricted access to ending a pregnancy by telehealth. But if the state you live in hasn’t restricted telehealth access, you may be able to get a medical abortion from the privacy of your own home during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Currently, these recognized organizations provide telemedicine abortion:
- Aid Access (can provide abortion pills to all states via European doctors if needed)
- carafem
- Abortion On Demand
- Hey Jane (in California, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and Washington state only)
These organizations offer a consultation before prescribing abortion pills and provide support during and after the procedure.
They may also be able to help you if you can travel to a state where telehealth abortion is legal.
Learn more about your options for abortion.
After week 10 of pregnancy, doctors typically recommend a surgical abortion.
Only a few states allow surgical abortion at any point during pregnancy with no specific restrictions.
Many states that allow surgical abortion have restrictions in place that ban abortion after a certain point in pregnancy, usually 20 to 24 weeks. This currently includes:
- North Carolina currently bans abortion beginning at 20 weeks, meaning you can only get an abortion until the end of week 19 of pregnancy.
- Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, and West Virginia ban abortion beginning at 22 weeks, meaning you can only get an abortion until the end of week 21 of pregnancy.
- Indiana also bans abortion beginning at 22 weeks. However, a trigger law banning nearly all abortions is set to take effect on September 15, 2022.
- Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania ban abortion beginning at 24 weeks, meaning you can only get an abortion until the end of week 23 of pregnancy.
A few states have much stricter gestational age restrictions:
- Florida bans abortion beginning at 15 weeks, meaning you can only get an abortion until the end of week 14 of pregnancy.
- Utah bans abortion beginning at 18 weeks, meaning you can only get an abortion until the end of week 17 of pregnancy.
Currently, most states that allow abortion allow the procedure up to week 20 of pregnancy — but that doesn’t mean they make the process easy. Depending on where you live, you may have to navigate any number of restrictions, like lengthy waiting periods and limited abortion clinics, before the procedure takes place.
Trying to make sense of the limitations in your state? Our state-by-state guide to abortion restrictions can help.
Generally, two different options for surgical abortion exist: vacuum aspiration and dilation and evacuation.
These procedures take place at a doctor’s office, clinic, or hospital.
Vacuum aspiration
You can get this type of abortion up to week 16 of pregnancy, which covers the first trimester and the beginning of the second.
Here’s what an aspiration abortion involves.
Dilation and evacuation (D&E)
You’ll get this type of abortion during the second trimester, typically once you’ve passed week 14 of pregnancy.
Here’s what a D&E procedure involves.
After 24 weeks of pregnancy, you can only get a D&E procedure or induction abortion.
Often, healthcare professionals will only recommend an induction abortion if you can’t get a D&E. That said, this is done on a case-by-case basis.
If you prefer to have an induction abortion, which allows the fetus to be delivered intact, talk with a healthcare professional.
Other reasons for getting an induction abortion include:
- which procedures are available at the medical facility
- the gestational age of the pregnancy
- your individual medical history
- if you want to go under general anesthesia
Here’s what an induction abortion involves.
Viability
States that allow abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy may use viability to determine when you can get an abortion.
Viability, in basic terms, means the age at which a fetus could survive outside the uterus. There’s no set date at which a fetus becomes viable, but experts generally agree this happens somewhere between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.
These states include:
- California
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Montana
- New York
- Rhode Island
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wyoming
(Arizona used to be on the list, but is expected to ban abortion after 15 weeks in September 2022.)
After this point, you’ll only be able to end a pregnancy in the above states if continuing it poses a threat to your life or physical health. A threat to your health means significant or irreversible harm to a major bodily function.
Some states allow abortion after 24 weeks or past the point of viability under other circumstances, such as in the case of a fatal fetal anomaly in Delaware and Maryland.
A healthcare professional can offer more insight and compassionate guidance on the next steps in the case of a fetal anomaly or when the pregnancy threatens your health.
Do all states limit when you can get an abortion?
The states and districts that currently have no gestational age restrictions on abortion are:
- Alaska
- Colorado
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Oregon
- Vermont
- Washington, D.C.
These locations may set other limitations, though, including parental notification if you’re a minor.
If you live in one of these areas, a healthcare professional can offer more guidance and information about abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Many states have laws that require you to notify a parent or guardian or get their consent before having an abortion if you’re under the age of 18.
- In 9 states, you have to notify a parent or guardian first.
- In 27 states, one or both of your parents or guardians must consent before you can end a pregnancy.
In Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia, a healthcare professional can waive this requirement in some limited circumstances.
Use our guide to find your state and learn more.
Abortion access varies widely by country.
The Center for Reproductive Rights offers more information on abortion laws worldwide, along with a map you can use to check the abortion laws in your country.
- If you live in Canada, you can call the National Abortion Federation hotline at 877-257-0012 for a referral to a nearby clinic.
- If you live in the United Kingdom, British Pregnancy Advisory Services can offer more information about your abortion options. They also provide abortion services and support to international patients.
Even when you know ending a pregnancy is right for you, recent and upcoming state restrictions may limit your power to make your own choices.
But no matter where you live, timely support can allow you to evaluate your options and find a professional who can help.
These resources can offer more support, before, during, and after abortion:
- Abortion Finder
- All-Options
- Exhale
- National Abortion Federation
- National Network of Abortion Funds
- Planned Parenthood
Crystal Raypole writes for Healthline and Psych Central. Her fields of interest include Japanese translation, cooking, natural sciences, sex positivity, and mental health, along with books, books, and more books. In particular, she’s committed to helping decrease stigma around mental health issues. She lives in Washington with her son and a lovably recalcitrant cat.
When You Can Get an Abortion Where You Live
Abortion is a safe, legal way to end an unwanted pregnancy. (If abortion isn’t right for you, remember you have other options, too.)
Ending a pregnancy isn’t just safe — it’s also very common.
Nearly a quarter of people who become pregnant in the United States will have an abortion by the age of 45, according to the Guttmacher Institute.
In the United States, you no longer have a constitutional right to get an abortion. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade— the landmark 1973 ruling that gave people the right to an abortion before fetal viability.
This means that individual states can now decide their own abortion laws, including whether people can end a pregnancy at all.
With so much upheaval, it may be a confusing time. But we’re here to help. Below, we’ll cover the facts on abortion timelines in the United States.
Outside the United States? You’ll find some international abortion resources and information at the end of the article.
Stay informed
The information in this article was accurate and up to date at the time of publication, but it’s possible the information has changed since. To learn more about your legal rights, you can message the Repro Legal Helpline via a secure online form or call 844-868-2812.
First, we’d like to offer a word of caution about home remedies.
If you know you don’t want to carry a pregnancy to term but worry you may have trouble accessing abortion in your area, you might consider home remedy alternatives.
Home remedy options for ending a pregnancy might include:
- teas and herbs
- supplements
- alcohol and other substances
- excessive exercise
- physical harm to yourself
Very little, if any, scientific evidence supports these methods as safe, reliable ways to induce abortion. Not only are they unlikely to end a pregnancy, but they can also have major health consequences for you.
In short, home remedies are always best avoided.
For some people, an unintended pregnancy can lead to emotional distress. You might feel frightened, anxious, and possibly even desperate.
You may also be worrying about how you can end a pregnancy if you live in a state where abortion has been banned.
We want to emphasize, though, that you *do* have options, no matter your location or circumstances. In other words: There’s no need to put your health at risk.
The steps to determining how far along you are might seem fairly complicated, even at the best of times. When you already feel stressed and overwhelmed, this might present even more of a task.
You’ll need to know the date of your last menstrual period (LMP) to calculate how many weeks pregnant you are. Even if you know, without a doubt, the exact date you became pregnant, healthcare professionals calculate gestational age from your LMP.
If your periods are regular: Count, by week, from the first day of your last period to today’s date. Your answer will tell you how many weeks along you are.
It gets more complicated if your periods are irregular or if you can’t recall when your last period was. If that’s the case, you’ll want to consult a medical professional as soon as possible.
A doctor or other healthcare professional can do an ultrasound to determine how many weeks pregnant you are before giving you more information about your options.
Medication abortion is a reliable option to terminate an early pregnancy.
You might also hear this method called the “abortion pill,” though it usually involves two different medications: mifepristone and misoprostol.
Medical abortions are approved by the FDA up until week 10 of pregnancy but may be used slightly later in some cases. These medications become less effective the further along a pregnancy is.
Before week 10 of pregnancy, this method is very effective, but it might not work for everyone. A healthcare professional will likely recommend a surgical abortion if you:
- have an allergy to either medication
- have an ectopic pregnancy
- have an intrauterine device (IUD) — a professional will need to remove it first
- have a bleeding disorder or a liver, kidney, or lung disease
- take blood thinners
- have taken corticosteroid medications for some time
By week 11 of pregnancy, its effectiveness drops to about 87 percent, according to Planned Parenthood.
After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, several states’ abortion laws changed, with more scheduled to change in the coming weeks as a result of the likes of trigger laws or the lifting of temporary blocks on such trigger laws.
So far, at least 10 states have banned all methods of abortion:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi, except in the case of rape
- Missouri
- Oklahoma, except in the case of rape or incest
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Wisconsin
But medication abortion remains legal in most states and is predicted to remain legal in just under half.
Many states that allow medical abortion have set restrictions around the procedure, though, requiring the clinician who provides the medication to be a physician or medical doctor and/or for the clinician who dispenses the medication to be physically present.
A few states have much stricter gestational age restrictions.
Georgia and Ohio ban both medical and surgical abortions beginning at 6 weeks, meaning you can only get an abortion until the end of week 5 of pregnancy.
Idaho and Tennessee also ban medical and surgical abortions beginning at 6 weeks. However, trigger laws banning nearly all abortions in both states are set to take effect on August 25, 2022.
Telehealth options for medical abortions
Many of the states with the most restrictive abortion laws have restricted access to ending a pregnancy by telehealth. But if the state you live in hasn’t restricted telehealth access, you may be able to get a medical abortion from the privacy of your own home during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Currently, these recognized organizations provide telemedicine abortion:
- Aid Access (can provide abortion pills to all states via European doctors if needed)
- carafem
- Abortion On Demand
- Hey Jane (in California, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and Washington state only)
These organizations offer a consultation before prescribing abortion pills and provide support during and after the procedure.
They may also be able to help you if you can travel to a state where telehealth abortion is legal.
Learn more about your options for abortion.
After week 10 of pregnancy, doctors typically recommend a surgical abortion.
Only a few states allow surgical abortion at any point during pregnancy with no specific restrictions.
Many states that allow surgical abortion have restrictions in place that ban abortion after a certain point in pregnancy, usually 20 to 24 weeks. This currently includes:
- North Carolina currently bans abortion beginning at 20 weeks, meaning you can only get an abortion until the end of week 19 of pregnancy.
- Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, and West Virginia ban abortion beginning at 22 weeks, meaning you can only get an abortion until the end of week 21 of pregnancy.
- Indiana also bans abortion beginning at 22 weeks. However, a trigger law banning nearly all abortions is set to take effect on September 15, 2022.
- Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania ban abortion beginning at 24 weeks, meaning you can only get an abortion until the end of week 23 of pregnancy.
A few states have much stricter gestational age restrictions:
- Florida bans abortion beginning at 15 weeks, meaning you can only get an abortion until the end of week 14 of pregnancy.
- Utah bans abortion beginning at 18 weeks, meaning you can only get an abortion until the end of week 17 of pregnancy.
Currently, most states that allow abortion allow the procedure up to week 20 of pregnancy — but that doesn’t mean they make the process easy. Depending on where you live, you may have to navigate any number of restrictions, like lengthy waiting periods and limited abortion clinics, before the procedure takes place.
Trying to make sense of the limitations in your state? Our state-by-state guide to abortion restrictions can help.
Generally, two different options for surgical abortion exist: vacuum aspiration and dilation and evacuation.
These procedures take place at a doctor’s office, clinic, or hospital.
Vacuum aspiration
You can get this type of abortion up to week 16 of pregnancy, which covers the first trimester and the beginning of the second.
Here’s what an aspiration abortion involves.
Dilation and evacuation (D&E)
You’ll get this type of abortion during the second trimester, typically once you’ve passed week 14 of pregnancy.
Here’s what a D&E procedure involves.
After 24 weeks of pregnancy, you can only get a D&E procedure or induction abortion.
Often, healthcare professionals will only recommend an induction abortion if you can’t get a D&E. That said, this is done on a case-by-case basis.
If you prefer to have an induction abortion, which allows the fetus to be delivered intact, talk with a healthcare professional.
Other reasons for getting an induction abortion include:
- which procedures are available at the medical facility
- the gestational age of the pregnancy
- your individual medical history
- if you want to go under general anesthesia
Here’s what an induction abortion involves.
Viability
States that allow abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy may use viability to determine when you can get an abortion.
Viability, in basic terms, means the age at which a fetus could survive outside the uterus. There’s no set date at which a fetus becomes viable, but experts generally agree this happens somewhere between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.
These states include:
- California
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Montana
- New York
- Rhode Island
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wyoming
(Arizona used to be on the list, but is expected to ban abortion after 15 weeks in September 2022.)
After this point, you’ll only be able to end a pregnancy in the above states if continuing it poses a threat to your life or physical health. A threat to your health means significant or irreversible harm to a major bodily function.
Some states allow abortion after 24 weeks or past the point of viability under other circumstances, such as in the case of a fatal fetal anomaly in Delaware and Maryland.
A healthcare professional can offer more insight and compassionate guidance on the next steps in the case of a fetal anomaly or when the pregnancy threatens your health.
Do all states limit when you can get an abortion?
The states and districts that currently have no gestational age restrictions on abortion are:
- Alaska
- Colorado
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Oregon
- Vermont
- Washington, D.C.
These locations may set other limitations, though, including parental notification if you’re a minor.
If you live in one of these areas, a healthcare professional can offer more guidance and information about abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Many states have laws that require you to notify a parent or guardian or get their consent before having an abortion if you’re under the age of 18.
- In 9 states, you have to notify a parent or guardian first.
- In 27 states, one or both of your parents or guardians must consent before you can end a pregnancy.
In Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia, a healthcare professional can waive this requirement in some limited circumstances.
Use our guide to find your state and learn more.
Abortion access varies widely by country.
The Center for Reproductive Rights offers more information on abortion laws worldwide, along with a map you can use to check the abortion laws in your country.
- If you live in Canada, you can call the National Abortion Federation hotline at 877-257-0012 for a referral to a nearby clinic.
- If you live in the United Kingdom, British Pregnancy Advisory Services can offer more information about your abortion options. They also provide abortion services and support to international patients.
Even when you know ending a pregnancy is right for you, recent and upcoming state restrictions may limit your power to make your own choices.
But no matter where you live, timely support can allow you to evaluate your options and find a professional who can help.
These resources can offer more support, before, during, and after abortion:
- Abortion Finder
- All-Options
- Exhale
- National Abortion Federation
- National Network of Abortion Funds
- Planned Parenthood
Crystal Raypole writes for Healthline and Psych Central. Her fields of interest include Japanese translation, cooking, natural sciences, sex positivity, and mental health, along with books, books, and more books. In particular, she’s committed to helping decrease stigma around mental health issues. She lives in Washington with her son and a lovably recalcitrant cat.
Terms of termination of pregnancy (abortion)
Contents
- Until what time period can termination of pregnancy (abortion) be done
- Legislative framework for the timing of abortions
- Is it possible to have an abortion on the same day?
- Safe terms
- Terms for medical abortion
- Up to how many weeks do vacuum aspiration
- Surgical abortion
- Early termination of pregnancy
- Vacuum method up to 12 weeks
- Late term abortions
Until what time can an abortion (abortion) be done? If earlier abortion was performed only with the help of surgical intervention, today women have access to a medical and vacuum method.
These are safer methods of abortion, but they can only be used for certain periods. Termination of pregnancy:
- medical termination of pregnancy in the Russian Federation can be done before the 6th or 7th week of pregnancy or 42nd menstruation delay;
-Vacuum abortion can be done from 2-3 weeks to 12 weeks of pregnancy.
- more than 12 weeks can be done for medical reasons with a surgical method.
Legislative framework for the timing of abortions
Legally, termination of pregnancy is allowed up to 12 weeks of pregnancy at the request of the woman, and if the period is higher, then for medical reasons at any time, if there is a threat to the life of the fetus-mother or defects incompatible with life. On the basis of Order 572 and Federal Law 323, an algorithm and requirements for performing artificial termination of pregnancy were approved. For medical abortion in the Russian Federation, drugs are registered that are not sold in pharmacies, but are supplied to medical institutions that have the appropriate license to provide this type of service.
Abortion pills are used strictly according to the instructions for drugs according to the approved scheme and are prescribed only by a gynecologist.
Is it possible to have an abortion on the same day?
This question is often asked by women when making an appointment with a gynecologist in a medical institution. Let's take a closer look. Returning to the law on artificial termination of pregnancy, which states that during the initial visit to a medical institution, an ultrasound scan is done to determine the gestational age. If the period is 4-7 weeks, the silence time is 48 hours, i.e. time to make a final decision and reapply the woman for the interruption service. At this time, the woman is sent for a consultation with a psychologist, or a gynecologist can conduct the same conversation. For a period of 8-10 weeks - the time for reflection is at least 7 days, for a period of 11-12 weeks - at least 48 hours.
Safe terms
Abortion is a complex surgical intervention that can have many consequences for women's health.
Often, termination of pregnancy leads to infertility. In order for an abortion to take place with minimal risks, one should carefully approach the choice of a medical institution and a doctor. Our Clinic "Narvskaya" employs doctors with extensive experience who individually solve the problem of each patient. Specialists help to choose the best way to terminate a pregnancy, focusing on the term, health status, anamnesis, the presence of children, etc. All manipulations are carried out at the modern level in absolutely sterile conditions. And if this is still an unwanted pregnancy, it is necessary to resort to the method of interruption as soon as possible, due to the fact that the longer the period, the greater the number of complications can be. But the best solution would be to keep the pregnancy. But this is decided only by the woman herself and no one has the right to condemn her for this. After termination of pregnancy, the doctor prescribes rehabilitation courses for reproductive and menstrual functions.
Following the doctor's recommendations will help maintain the health of the reproductive system and take care of future childbearing. Also, the specialist is ready to advise on modern methods of contraception that are right for you.
Terms for medical abortion
Medical abortion is done up to 42 weeks of delayed menstruation or 6 to 7 weeks. In the instructions for medicinal products that are used for this service, the above period is indicated everywhere. Although in many countries the tablet method can take up to 63 days of delay. In the Russian Federation, so far the method is carried out only according to the instructions for the preparations.
Until how many weeks is vacuum aspiration done?
Vacuum aspiration is performed up to 12 weeks of gestation and is an alternative to surgical abortion. It is carried out in the conditions of day hospitals of medical centers, clinics. In the presence of a burdened history (a scar on the uterus, large uterine fibroids, the presence of anomalies in the development of the genital organs, severe allergic reactions), vacuum aspiration is carried out in a hospital.
Surgical abortion
Due to its trauma and a large number of complications, it is used less and less. With this method, the effect of general anesthesia and mechanical impact on the walls of the uterus, negatively affect the female body. The recovery period is also longer than with other methods of interruption. The earlier a woman has an abortion, the less traumatic the procedure will be for her health.
Early termination of pregnancy
Within 49days from the beginning of the last months, you can get rid of an unwanted pregnancy by medication. The drugs are taken in two stages and under the supervision of a physician. Then there is a natural rejection of the fetus, as in a normal miscarriage. After a pill abortion, it is imperative to do a control ultrasound. If the fetus is not fully released, additional intervention will be required.
The medical method of abortion today is one of the safest for women's health. It is especially recommended for young girls who are planning a healthy childbearing in the future.
All pharmaceuticals should only be taken as prescribed by a doctor! Medical termination of pregnancy, like a conventional abortion, requires special preparation and stay under the supervision of a specialist for several weeks after the procedure.
In the early stages up to 5 weeks, a vacuum aspiration method is performed, in which the fetus is removed from the uterus using a vacuum, without the use of surgical instruments. The duration of the procedure is up to 10 minutes. A mini-abortion is performed under local anesthesia. After a few hours, the woman can leave the medical facility.
Often young girls who want to get rid of an unwanted pregnancy are afraid to go to the doctor and look on the Internet for ways to provoke a miscarriage using folk methods. We do not recommend doing this under any circumstances. There is a great risk to health and even life. It is better to spend time looking for a qualified specialist in private clinics and make an abortion on confidential terms.
Vacuum method up to 12 weeks
A woman can voluntarily terminate a pregnancy up to 12 weeks. At a later date - only if there are serious indications. At a period of 6-12 weeks, when it is too late to use medications and a vacuum, a classic abortion is performed. The fetus is scraped out of the body of the uterus using surgical instruments. Most often, the procedure is performed under general anesthesia or sedation (if such a method is practiced in a medical institution).
Late term abortions
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From 12 to 22 weeks, termination of pregnancy is prescribed only for serious medical and social reasons. Medical indications are diseases in a woman that are of great harm both to her and to the health of the fetus. An abortion can also be indicated if the pregnant woman has a pathology that may interfere with the full care and upbringing of the child.
Indications for late abortion:
- Progressive diabetes mellitus.
- Tuberculosis.
- Severe heart defects.
- Oncology requiring chemotherapy.
- Active phase of Itsenko-Cushing's syndrome.
- Severe mental disorders.
- Neurodegenerative diseases.
- Pathologies of the kidneys and liver, accompanied by serious disorders in the functioning of the organs.
- Autoimmune diseases in the acute stage.
Medical indications for termination of pregnancy on the part of the fetus - chromosomal disorders and pathologies incompatible with life. Since 2012, in the Russian Federation, there is only one social reason why you can have an abortion at a later date - the conception of a child occurred as a result of rape.
For an abortion for more than 12 weeks, the conclusion of a medical commission is required, which includes: the head physician of the medical institution; a gynecologist observing a woman; narrow specialists who have identified a disease that prevents a healthy pregnancy.
Termination of a late pregnancy is a complex and responsible procedure, which is best performed in medical facilities with an intensive care unit.
An abortion is performed in two ways - with the help of drugs that stimulate contractions and the natural exit of the fetus from the uterus; removal of the fetus through an incision in the abdomen (small caesarean section).
After 22 weeks of gestation, any termination for indications is carried out only by delivery. This procedure is no longer called abortion, but premature birth.
Medical termination of pregnancy in the early stages in Nizhny Novgorod in the Tonus clinic, medical abortion, mini abortion
Termination of pregnancy is an important step in the life of a woman who is going to do this. It is important to think carefully about everything, and also, to choose a clinic where you would like to have an abortion. After you have made up your mind, the question arises, where to have an abortion? Not all clinics are licensed to perform abortions, so if you want to do abortion, clinic , in which it will be performed, must have the appropriate permission.
In our country, at her own request, a woman can have an abortion for up to 12 weeks. There are also various indications for termination of pregnancy. Abortion for social reasons a woman can do up to 22 weeks, for medical - at any stage of pregnancy.
Abortion in this case is performed after determining the indications for it by a gynecologist and related specialists. The reason for termination of pregnancy for medical reasons can be both a serious pathology on the part of the woman and on the part of the fetus. Only a competent and experienced gynecologist will help you decide on the choice of the method of abortion - medical, mini-abortion or surgical.
The best is early termination of pregnancy . Early termination of pregnancy reduces the risk of complications in the future and can be carried out without the use of invasive techniques.
Early termination of pregnancy. Medical abortion
Medical abortion is one of the safest methods and an excellent alternative to surgical abortion.
Medical abortion is performed up to 6 weeks of pregnancy. When holding medical termination of pregnancy in the early stages, drugs are used that, by their mechanism of action, inhibit the synthesis of progesterone.
Medical abortion is performed only under the strict supervision of a gynecologist. After medical termination of pregnancy, an ultrasound scan is required to examine the uterine cavity.
Early termination of pregnancy using medical abortion method does not impair the woman's reproductive function. According to many studies, after medical termination of pregnancy, ovulation is restored in the shortest possible time. An additional positive quality of medical abortion is the possibility of its implementation directly on the day of treatment.
Early termination of pregnancy - mini-abortion
Mini-abortion as a method of early termination of pregnancy can be performed from 6 to 12 weeks.
The main technique for mini-abortion is vacuum aspiration. The fertilized egg is removed from the uterine cavity using a special electric suction. This option for early termination of pregnancy is more gentle than the standard options for surgical abortion.
We must not forget that the sooner have an abortion , the lower the risk of complications.
The procedure takes about 5 minutes and the woman can go home within a few hours after the procedure. The uterine mucosa, unlike curettage, is slightly injured. A contraindication to abortion in this way is the presence of infection in the acute period. After the mini-abortion, a control ultrasound examination of the uterine cavity is performed.
Where to have an abortion?
Many women (especially young women), in order not to advertise their pregnancy, start looking for options, where to have an abortion . It must be remembered that it is most correct to have an abortion in a clinic, under the supervision of specialists, and not with the help of folk remedies.
An abortion made outside the walls of a medical institution that has the right to perform this manipulation is called criminal. A self-performed abortion by untested means can lead to serious consequences. In this case, a woman risks not only the possibility of having children in the future, but also her health.
Medical abortion
Termination of pregnancy by indications or at the request of a woman for a period of 6 to 12 weeks can be performed by curettage of the uterine cavity. This procedure is a surgical procedure and requires preparation. As with any other operation, all the necessary tests are given. Termination of pregnancy is carried out on an empty stomach, as the woman is given anesthesia.
In the postoperative period during the month you need to refrain from sexual intercourse, do not go to the sauna, bath, bathing in water, it is not recommended to take a bath. All these measures are aimed at preventing infection.
It is also not advisable to overcool, be subjected to excessive stress and physical exertion for a while. It is necessary to give the body a rest, so that in the future there will be no problems with conception.
After the abortion, it is necessary to visit a gynecologist. During the appointment, the doctor will conduct a comprehensive examination with obligatory ultrasound control, as well as select the optimal method of contraception, which will help to avoid unwanted pregnancies in the future, and therefore new abortions. A large number of abortions brings with it a large number of complications that can affect the reproductive potential of a woman.
Psychological support for a woman is also important, both before and after an abortion. The doctor in this case should be not only a competent specialist, but also a sensitive psychologist who can encourage the patient.
A great role is given to conversations with a woman, since she must understand that the doctor is on her side and in no case condemns the perfect act.
