There are 9 main types of abortion. They can be classified as either chemical or surgical abortion. Click on the links to read more about each type.
Chemical
1) Methotrexate (MTX) and Misoprostol (Cytotec) - Used up to 8 weeks from conception
2) The Abortion Pill: RU-486 - Used 2-5 weeks from conception
3) Prostaglandin - Used 11-25 weeks from conception
4) Selective Reduction Abortion: Intra-Cardiac Injection - Used 12+ weeks from conception
5) Saline Injection - Used 14+ weeks from conception
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Surgical
1) Suction Dilation & Curettage (Suction D&C) - Used 4-11 weeks from conception
Medically accurate diagram of a D&C abortion
2) Dilation & Evacuation (D&E) - Used 11-21 weeks from conception
Medically accurate diagram of a D&E abortion
3) Partial-Birth Abortion - Used 20+ weeks from conception
Medically accurate diagram of a partial birth abortion
4) C-Section: Hyserotomy - Used 20+ weeks from conception
Types of Abortion
