In the medical sense, this term and the term miscarriage both refer to the termination of pregnancy before the fetus is capable of survival outside the uterus. Studies on placenta and caryotyping will often show such findings. Abortion definition and meaning collins english dictionary. An abortion that occurs without intervention is known as a miscarriage or spontaneous abortion. Below you will find a list and brief description of the different types of abortion. The miscarriage of three or more consecutive pregnancies is termed. Abortion definition is the termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus. On the opposite side are the prolife campaigners, who believe in the right to life of the unborn child and think that abortion. Abortion has many definitions that can differ from each other in significant ways. Abortion information information about your options. Preventing unsafe abortion and its consequences priorities for research and action. The term abortion is more commonly used as a synonym for induced abortion, the deliberate interruption of pregnancy. Induced abortion is an abortion performed by the pregnant women herself outside the recognized medical system.
Maternal mortality includes abortion related deaths. Abortion mortality is a subset of maternal mortality. In medical terms, this is defined as the viability thresholdthe point at. Learning the facts about abortion may help you in making your decision. While the term abortion is generic and implies a premature termination of pregnancy for any reason, miscarriage is popularly used for involuntary foetal loss or foetal wastage, which occurs naturally when the mother expels a dead foetus that may have genetic or. History english common law generally allowed abortion before the quickening of the fetus i. An abortion may occur spontaneously termed a miscarriage or may be medically induced the miscarriage of three or more consecutive pregnancies is termed habitual abortion or recurrent pregnancy loss.
Although opponents of abortion often frame their objections in religious terms, abortion is never mentioned in the bible. The age at which a fetus is spontaneous abortions, or miscarriages, occur for many reasons, including disease, trauma, genetic defect, or biochemical incompatibility of mother and fetus. Before modern methods of abortion, this sometimes meant the introduction of. Clintons withdrawal of executive support for the unborn although it does not belong to the legalcourt history of the abortion battle, one should remember president clintons contribution to this debate. No one else can make you have an abortion, or force you to have and keep a baby. There are many types of abortion, and often, they depend on how far along the pregnancy is. Problems at the time of abortion are not very common but are even less likely when the abortion is carried out early in pregnancy and when it is performed by an experienced doctor or nurse. Abortion definition, the removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy. Discuss the medical abortion methods available and.
Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy before the infant can survive outside the uterus. This is always performed in a hospital, and can be done in rare cases, after 16 weeks. An abortion is a medical means of ending a pregnancy. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 833k, or click on a page image below to browse page by page. An abortion is when a pregnancy is ended, or terminated. This type of abortion is illegal except when necessary to save the life of the mother. Cervix the coneshaped neck of the uterus that extends into the vagina. Types of abortion threatened abortion inevitable abortion.
Given the contentious nature of abortion, lawmakers and other stakeholders often face controversy in defining abortion. Philosophers and the issue of abortion page 1 of 6 72700 philosophers and the issue of abortion published in essays in the philosophy of humanism, m. Wade 1973 that women have the right to make medical decisions about their own bodies. Opponents of abortion rights argue that the embryo or fetus is a person, or at least that the government has a responsibility to ban abortion until it can prove that an embryo or fetus is not a person. An abortion may occur spontaneously termed a miscarriage or may be medically induced. You can have a medical or surgical abortion up to 12 weeks into your pregnancy. The type thats right for you will depend on various factors, including how far along you are in your pregnancy, your medical history, access to a doctor or. Medical abortion care plays a crucial role in providing access to safe, effective and acceptable abortion care. The type that a doctor recommends will depend on the duration of the. Induced abortion it is also called as selfinduced miscarriage. There are several types of abortion, including medical abortion, vacuum aspiration. A fertilized egg is a zygote, then an embryo up to 8 weeks, then a fetus. Most induced abortions are done in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Having a medical abortion is a major decision with. Medication abortion does not require special equipment or emergency arrangements. Contagious abortion definition is a contagious or infectious disease such as a brucellosis of domestic animals characterized by abortion. The spontaneous or artificially induced expulsion of an embryo or fetus. Either of two medications, mifepristone or methotrexate, can be used for medical abortion.
In exceptional circumstances, an abortion can take place after. Two types of abortion procedures are legally available to women in the united states to terminate a pregnancy. Contagious abortion definition of contagious abortion by. The classic definition of abortion is expulsion of the fetus before it is viable. So if you are considering abortion, please know that you are not alone. A threatened abortion b inevitable abortion c complete abortion d incomplete abortion. Full text full text is available as a scanned copy of the original print version. Then, they use either a manual or mechanic suction device to empty the uterus.
The term abortion is more commonly used as a synonym for induced abortion, the deliberate. By definition, then, maternal mortality must be equal than or greater to abortion mortality. When deliberate steps are taken to end a pregnancy, it is called an induced abortion, or less frequently induced. On january 20, 1993, while the annual protest against roe v. The who strategic approach to strengthening sexual and reproductive health policies and programmes. Abortion procedures american pregnancy association. An abortion is a deliberate medical process to end a pregnancy. In medicine, an abortion is a loss of pregnancy due to the premature exit of the products of conception the fetus, fetal membranes, and placenta from the uterus due to any cause. Medical management of abortion generally involves either a combination regimen of mifepristone and misoprostol or a misoprostolonly regimen.
Philosophers and the issue of abortion page 3 of 6 72700 the conservative position contends that from conception the fetus has full moral status. The types of abortion procedures performed during the first trimester are. When deliberate steps are taken to end a pregnancy, it is called an induced abortion, or less frequently induced miscarriage. The doctor opens the cervix, grasps the unborn childs foot with an instrument and delivers the. Abortions are common, in the uk 1 in 3 women will have an abortion in her lifetime. Abortion is the ending of a pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus before it can survive outside the uterus.
Several definitions of abortion are found in the litera ture. First trimester abortion guidelines and protocols ippf. Aspiration aspiration abortion is the most common form of abortion, making up 68 percent of abortions in the united states. The abortion dilemma 173 limitations except the spousal notification feature.
John noonan objects to the example of the unconscious violinist of thomsons model and offers a more realistic example. Medical abortion is a procedure that uses medication to end a pregnancy. Induced termination of a pregnancy with destruction of the embryo or fetus. Culture abortion is the subject of strong public debate, especially in the us. The alternative is surgical abortion, which ends a pregnancy by emptying the uterus or womb with special instruments. Medical abortion care encompasses the management of various clinical conditions including spontaneous and induced abortion both viable and nonviable pregnancies, incomplete abortion and intrauterine fetal demise, as well as post abortion contraception. Definitions of abortion vary from one source to another. Definitions of abortion mortality produced by the population research institute note.
Donations are taxdeductible to the fullest extent allowable under the law. Aspiration abortion is a minimally invasive procedure that typically takes. If a woman has an abortion, she ends her pregnancy deliberately so that the baby is not. It is well known that in those countries where abortion legislation is most restrictive, the number of illegal abortions can be counted in hundreds of thousands. Threatened abortion is vaginal bleeding without cervical dilation occurring during this time frame and indicating that spontaneous abortion may occur in a woman with a confirmed viable intrauterine pregnancy. Types of abortion what they are and when they can be performed. If you are trying to decide if abortion is the right choice for you, you probably have many things to think about. Medical management of abortion generally involves either a. About 90 per cent of abortions take place very early in pregnancy in.
Abortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy by various methods, including medical surgery, before the fetus is able to sustain independent life. In both high and lowresource settings, the use of medical methods of abortion have. The final decision to seek an abortion must be yours. As used in legal context, the term usually refers to induced abortion. Abortion abortion is the intentional termination of a pregnancy. Inevitable abortion definition of inevitable abortion by. Diagnosis is by clinical criteria and ultrasonography. This medication combination is not as commonly used in the u. Types of abortion what they are and when they can be. Spontaneous abortion msd manual professional edition. Supreme court determined that the constitution protects a womans decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy. It is also known as a termination or termination of pregnancy. Each type of genetic abnormality would cause abortion at a given age of pregnancy.
Planned parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide. Abortion definition of abortion by the free dictionary. Definition a medical abortion is one that is brought about by taking medications that will end a pregnancy. Sometimes a fertilised egg or embryo is lost naturally. Abortion is the expulsion of the conceptus before 28 completed weeks of gestation, or a fetus weighing less than 500g. Any of various procedures that result in the termination of a. There are two methods of early abortion early medical abortion and surgical. Respecting a clients right to confidentiality absolute respect for the patients right to privacy, discretion.
Spontaneous abortion is noninduced embryonic or fetal death or passage of products of conception before 20 weeks gestation. Jun 28, 2019 two types of abortion procedures are legally available to women in the united states to terminate a pregnancy. Jun 27, 2019 there are several types of abortion, including medical abortion, vacuum aspiration, dilation and evacuation, and induced labor. On the opposite side are the prolife campaigners, who believe in the right to life of the unborn child and think that abortion is wrong. The global abortion rate is estimated at 28 per women of childbearing age but varies by and within regions. Terms in this set 6 spontaneous abortion miscarriage. An abortion is the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus, resulting in or caused by its death. Ippf and its staff are not responsible for adverse clinical outcomes that might occur in the.