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Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
What is the difference between a medical abortion and a surgical abortion?
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Abortion is the removal of the pregnancy tissue from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy, two options are available medical abortion or surgical abortion. Both options are safe if provided by a trained health professional. Choosing between the two options is based on preference and gestation.
Medical abortion: Up to 9 weeks and involves taking 2 types of tablets to cause an induced miscarriage.
Surgical abortion: Over 5/6 weeks using a vacuum aspiration machine to remove the pregnancy tissue. The procedure usually takes around 10 minutes and is normally carried out under a twilight anaesthetic (heavy sleep)
For more information about both options visit www.childrenbychoice.org.au
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