ou may have a surgical or a medical abortion depending on your pregnancy’s gestational age. A medical abortion often involves two pills, mifepristone and misoprostol, to terminate an early pregnancy. Surgical abortion may require the use of anesthesia and medical tools. There is usually more than one surgical abortion method. The procedure you’re scheduled for may depend on the stage of your pregnancy.
An aspiration (suction) abortion typically occurs during the first trimester. Your cervix may be dilated while suction is used to remove uterine content. It’s possible you’ll undergo a dilation and evacuation (D & E) abortion if you’re in your second or third trimester. After dilating your cervix, a provider may use medical instruments to clean out your uterus. D & E abortions can take one to three days to complete.
Induction abortions are typically performed later in the second trimester. Or at the beginning of the third trimester. You may have to undergo an injection of a drug called Digoxin. This is often done to stop the pregnancy. Your cervix may also be softened and dilated. Medications may then be administered to induce the delivery of the uterine content.