Pregnancy Termination: How can my pregnancy be terminated?

This will depend on the duration of the pregnancy, and your choice when there are options.

In the UK pregnancy duration is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP). The majority of pregnancy terminations are performed before the 13th week. Medical abortion (Q19.10) may be an option at less than nine weeks. Vacuum curettage (suction terminationQ19.9) may be used up to 13 weeks. From 13 weeks to 20 weeks the cervix can be dilated and the uterus emptied (dilatation and evacuation). Medical induction of labour is an option from 13 to 24 weeks. Sometimes the obstetrician may recommend hysterotomy (like a mini-Caesarean section) beyond 20 weeks.

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