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In-clinic 'surgical' abortion procedures: What are they, who needs them?

There are two types of in-clinic abortion options, but both use suction to remove the contents of the uterus. The first and most common is called vacuum aspiration, typically offered up to 13 weeks of pregnancy. If a pregnancy is further along, doctors may opt for a procedure called dilation and evacuation, which uses suction and medical tools to empty the uterus.

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Everything You Need to Know About Surgical Abortion

Surgical abortion is a safe and effective way to end a pregnancy. People choose surgical abortion for a number of reasons, including their preferences and the length of time it’s been since their last period. While the term “surgery” is often used, most abortions are minimally invasive and don’t require general anesthesia. Surgical abortions are a good option for people who want their abortion completed in a clinic or hospital setting.

What’s the Difference Between a Medical and Surgical Abortion?

A first-trimester surgical abortion refers to a procedure known as aspiration. A later-term surgical abortion is typically performed utilizing a procedure called dilation and evacuation, or D&E.

Why I Learned to Perform Second-Trimester Abortions for a Post-Roe America

But as the abortion rights landscape in America has grown more dire in recent months — with numerous states moving to ban most abortions, and Roe v. Wade likely to be overturned by the Supreme Court this summer — I wanted to do more. So I traveled to abortion clinics in Oklahoma and Kansas earlier this year to learn to perform second-trimester procedures.

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9 week surgical abortion-positive experience

I wanted to share my experience with everyone of my abortion at 9 1/2 weeks, mostly because it was as positive an experience as something like this could be.