"An abortion is
the termination of a
pregnancy by the removal or
expulsion from the
uterus of a
fetus/embryo,
resulting in or caused by its death.
An abortion can occur spontaneously
due to
complications during pregnancy
or can be induced, in humans and
other species. In the context of
human pregnancies, an abortion
induced to preserve the health of
the
gravida (pregnant female) is
termed a therapeutic abortion,
while an abortion induced for any
other reason is termed an
elective abortion. The term
abortion most commonly refers to
the induced abortion of a
human pregnancy, while
spontaneous abortions are usually
termed
miscarriages.
Abortion has a long history and has been induced by various methods including herbal abortifacients, the use of sharpened tools, physical trauma and other traditional methods. Contemporary medicine utilizes medications and surgical procedures to induce abortion. The legality, prevalence, and cultural views on abortion vary substantially around the world. In many parts of the world there is prominent and divisive public controversy over the ethical and legal issues of abortion. Abortion and abortion-related issues feature prominently in the national politics in many nations often involving the opposing pro-life and pro-choice worldwide social movements. Incidence of abortion has declined worldwide, as access to family planning education and contraceptive services has increased. Abortion incidence in the United States declined 8% from 1996 to 2003". Source: Wikipedia
Abortion has a long history and has been induced by various methods including herbal abortifacients, the use of sharpened tools, physical trauma and other traditional methods. Contemporary medicine utilizes medications and surgical procedures to induce abortion. The legality, prevalence, and cultural views on abortion vary substantially around the world. In many parts of the world there is prominent and divisive public controversy over the ethical and legal issues of abortion. Abortion and abortion-related issues feature prominently in the national politics in many nations often involving the opposing pro-life and pro-choice worldwide social movements. Incidence of abortion has declined worldwide, as access to family planning education and contraceptive services has increased. Abortion incidence in the United States declined 8% from 1996 to 2003". Source: Wikipedia