Abortion is the premature exit of the products of conception (fetus, fetal membranes and placenta). The most common reasons for abortion are birth control failure, inability to support or care for a child, to end an unwanted pregnancy, to prevent the birth of a child with birth defects or severe medical problems, pregnancy resulting from rape or incest and, finally, physical or mental conditions that endangers the woman's health.

Abortion procedure consists of two different types of abortion. First, medical abortion is brought about by medication which will end the pregnancy. Medications used are usually either mifepristone or methotrexate. Medical abortion is not suggested after nine weeks or pregnancy. The other option available is surgical abortion. During a surgical abortion, the entrance of the uterus is slightly opened and the content of the uterus is removed by vacuum aspiration.

Side effects of abortion include abdominal pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, spotting and bleeding. They can last up to two weeks after the abortion. If you suffer from severe abdominal or back pain, heavy bleeding, fever or continuing symptoms of pregnancy, you should consult your doctor.