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This topic is about ending a pregnancy. If you have had unprotected sexin the last 5
days and don't want to become pregnant, see the topicEmergency Contraception.

What is an abortion?
Abortion is the early ending of a pregnancy.
Sometimes abortion happens on its own. This is called miscarriage or spontaneous
abortion. But women can also choose to end a pregnancy by getting surgery or taking
medicine.

When should you see a doctor?


If you think you might be pregnant, see a doctor as soon as possible. If you are
pregnant, this is an important time to learn as much as you can about your options. If
you are thinking about having an abortion, it's best not to wait. The earlier you are in
your pregnancy, the more options you are likely to have. Also, the risk of problems will
be lower.
Your doctor will ask about your medical history and will do a physical exam. You will
have lab tests to make sure that you are pregnant. You may also have an ultrasound.

How will you know what decision is right for you?


Deciding to continue your pregnancy or end it is very personal. Counseling may help
you to decide what is best for you. If you're comfortable, you can start by talking with
your doctor. Family planning clinics also offer counseling to help you decide what is best
for you. You may also want to talk with someone close to you who understands how
pregnancy and raising a child would affect your life. Carefully think through your
choices, which are to:

Have a baby, and support and raise your child to adulthood.

Have a baby, and place the baby for adoption.


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Ganatra, Bela. 2006. Unsafe abortion in South and South-East Asia: A review of evidence, in Warriner, I.K. & Shah, I.H. (eds.). Preventing
Unsafe Abortion and Its Consequences: Priorities for Research and Action. New York & Washington: Guttmacher Institute. pp. 151-186.
Warakamin S.; Boonthai, N.; Tangcharoensathien, V. 2004. Induced abortion in Thailand: Current situation in public hospitals and legal
perspectives. Reproductive Health Matters (RHM). Vol. 12, No. 24 (suplemento). pp. 147-56.

Have an abortion.

When can an abortion be done?


It will depend on how many weeks pregnant you are. You may have a choice between a
medical abortion (which means taking medicine to end the pregnancy) and a surgical
abortion such as vacuum aspiration or dilation and evacuation (D&E).
After 9 weeks, surgical abortion is usually the only option. The risks from having an
abortion in the second trimester are higher than in thefirst trimester.

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Ganatra, Bela. 2006. Unsafe abortion in South and South-East Asia: A review of evidence, in Warriner, I.K. & Shah, I.H. (eds.). Preventing
Unsafe Abortion and Its Consequences: Priorities for Research and Action. New York & Washington: Guttmacher Institute. pp. 151-186.
Warakamin S.; Boonthai, N.; Tangcharoensathien, V. 2004. Induced abortion in Thailand: Current situation in public hospitals and legal
perspectives. Reproductive Health Matters (RHM). Vol. 12, No. 24 (suplemento). pp. 147-56.

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