How long does an abortion procedure take?

The actual abortion procedure takes only 5-10 minutes for first trimester procedures, and 15-20 minutes for second trimester procedures, depending on gestation. read more

From the examples above, the average time for a medical abortion takes roughly 4 to 5 hours and surgical abortion takes about 10 to 20 minutes. read more

Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) is another kind of in-clinic abortion procedure. It uses suction and medical tools to empty your uterus. You can get a D&E later in a pregnancy than aspiration abortion -- usually if it has been 16 weeks or longer since your last period. read more