None of the above induce an abortion. At present, there are four relatively safe methods of pregnancy interruption if done under proper medical conditions. The saline injection method can be used for pregnancies of about 16-24 weeks gestation. Hysterotomy, or the removal of the fetus through an ab dominal incision, may be used for pregnancies from 12-24 weeks gestation. This is considered major abdominal surgery.
Abortion is a simple procedure that can be forgotten quickly.
Abortion is considered a simple surgical procedure carrying few risks if done within the first three months of pregnancy. After the first trimester, the risks increase and the operation becomes more complex. If the pregnancy has progressed beyond three months, the saline injection method may be used or a hysterotomy performed. Whether or not the procedure can be forgotten quickly depends upon the woman - her moral and ethical attitudes towards pregnancy, the degree of physical discomfort experienced, etc. Abortion is a recommended method of family planning.