ABORTION TECHNIQUES

The methods of abortion are divided into two categories: surgical and medical.
Surgical abortions are the most common, accounting for about 98% of the abortions performed in the United States.
Suction curettage, also called vacuum aspiration, is the most common method for abortions from the 4th-12th week of pregnancy. The procedure can be done quickly and the risks of complications are small.
A speculum is inserted into the vagina, and the cervix is cleansed with a surgical solution. The cervix is then dilated and the specially designed hollow tube is inserted into the uterus. This tube is connected to a powerful pump with a suction force 29 times more powerful than a home vacuum cleaner. The procedure tears the baby’s body into pieces and the hose frequently jerks as pieces of the baby are removed. In 20-30 seconds, the uterus is emptied. To ensure that no fragments of tissue are left in the uterus, the doctor scraps the uterine lining. The entire suction procedure take...