What are the various methods of abortion?
Seven abortion methods are practiced in the U.S.:
- Medication Abortion
- Suction (Vacuum) Aspiration
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
- Dilation and Evacuation (D&E)
- Intracardiac Injection Abortion
- Dilation and Extraction (D&X or Partial-Birth Abortion)
- Labor Induction Abortion
Each of these methods is described in detail below.
