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What Are Some Abortion Methods?
from:There are many different induced abortion methods. The one chosen for a woman depends on her personal preference and on how far along the pregnancy is. There are two basic types of induced abortion methods: surgical and chemical. Surgical abortions involve surgical procedures. Chemical abortions are done by administering abortifacient drugs to the woman. Herbal abortions are a possibility and they were very popular up until the 19th century when surgery and anesthetic were invented. However, herbal abortion methods are not safe, nor are they regulated by the medical community.
There are several different surgical abortion methods. During the first trimester, there are three major surgical procedures: Manual Vacuum Aspiration, Electric Vacuum Aspiration, and Dilation and Curettage. Manual Vacuum Aspiration, or MVA, uses suction to remove the embryonic tissue through a syringe after the cervix has been dilated. Electric Vacuum Aspiration is similar, except an electric pump is used to remove the tissue. Dilation and Curettage is when the doctor dilates the cervix and then uses a sharp instrument called a curette to scrape the uterine walls, a process which removes the embryo.
During the second trimester, the common abortion methods used are Dilation and Evacuation, Hysterotomy, and Intact Dilation and Extraction. Dilation and Evacuation – also called D&E – is when the cervix is dilated and then instruments are used to scrape the uterine walls and suction is used to remove the embryonic tissue. Hysterotomy is essentially a cesarean section, but the end result is an aborted fetus. The most controversial of all abortion methods is Intact Dilation and Extraction. This procedure is done by dilating the cervix, turning th fetus to breech position with forceps, and making a cut at the base of the skull. A suction device is then inserted into the cut, removing the brain tissue from the skull. This method is also called Partial Birth Abortion.
The most commonly talked about of abortion methods is probably the “abortion pill”. The abortion pill is actually the combination of two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone – sometimes referred to as RU-486 – stops the action of progesterone in the pregnant woman’s body. This cause the uterus to slough off the embryo and bleeding may occur. Then a dose of misoprostol is given, which causes a miscarriage by beginning cramping and contractions. The abortion pill only is available in the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. It is a very safe procedure, and is 95% effective. In very few cases, it is sometimes necessary for the woman to come back and have a follow up surgical procedure to complete the abortion process.
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The Campaign Against Women - New York Times
 YNN, Your News Now | The Campaign Against Women New York Times Rick Perry of Texas and the state's Republican-dominated Legislature tried a similar thing in 2011, and were sued in federal court by a group of clinics. The state argues that it is trying to deny money to organizations that “promote” abortions. Public loses in women's health antics Planned Parenthood Urges Court to Keep Texas Funding Intact States restrict abortion like never before |
Planned Parenthood Funding Violates Texas Policy, State Says - Bloomberg
 Palm Beach Post | Planned Parenthood Funding Violates Texas Policy, State Says Bloomberg Planned Parenthood clinics that “promote” abortion violate Texas policy and have no right to public funding, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said in a filing yesterday with the US Court of Appeals in New Orleans. Texas is appealing a court order ... State mailing called political and confusing TexMessage: Attorney General speaks out against Planned Parenthood public funding Area Opinions |
Texas Ends Planned Parenthood Funds - Wall Street Journal
 USA TODAY | Texas Ends Planned Parenthood Funds Wall Street Journal Some $13 million of that went to 49 Planned Parenthood clinics that don't provide abortions, the clinics said. Clinics that provide abortions, including 14 Planned Parenthood ones, have long been barred from the program. Texas adopted new rules, ... Appeals court OKs Texas ban on Planned Parenthood Texas cannot exclude Planned Parenthood from health program: judge Efforts spread to cut family planning services |
Planned Parenthood Urges Court to Keep Texas Funding in Place - BusinessWeek
YNN, Your News Now | Planned Parenthood Urges Court to Keep Texas Funding in Place BusinessWeek By Joel Rosenblatt on May 19, 2012 Planned Parenthood-affiliated groups in Texas asked a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling requiring the state to keep subsidizing the clinics. The organizations said a lower court in Austin correctly blocked a ... Planned Parenthood case set for Oct. 19 |
Court blocks elimination of funding for Texas Planned Parenthood clinics - American Medical News
 Lifesite | Court blocks elimination of funding for Texas Planned Parenthood clinics American Medical News A Texas law was set to defund 49 Planned Parenthood clinics, citing the state's opposition to abortion. By Alicia Gallegos, amednews staff. Posted May 14, 2012. In a case that has seen near-daily twists and turns, a federal appeals court has reinstated ... Planned Parenthood secretly breaks ground on late-term abortion clinic next to ... Morning CheckUp: May 15, 2012 Protecting Women Doesn't Mean Funding Planned Parenthood |