How do abortions work?

Suction abortion is the most common kind of abortion procedure. Before your abortion, you’ll get pain medicine to help with cramping. You may be able to get sedation during the abortion. With some kinds of sedation, you’re awake but super relaxed, and with others you are completely asleep. read more

Of the abortions performed in the United States, 37 percent are attributed to black women, 34 percent to white women and 22 percent to Hispanic women. ­Despite the fact that abortion is one of the most common surgical procedures for women, we don't hear much about the actual process very often. read more

In-clinic abortion procedures are safe, effective and can also be called surgical abortions. Abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. In-clinic abortion procedures are safe, effective and can also be called surgical abortions. read more