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Medical abortion

Introduction of Medical Abortion

An abortion is a procedure to end a pregnancy. It uses medicine or surgery to remove the embryo or fetus and placenta from the uterus. The procedure is done by a licensed doctor.

The decision to end a pregnancy is very personal. If one thinks of getting an abortion, make sure you take proper counseling.

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