An abortion is the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus from the uterus, resulting in or caused by its death. The spontaneous expulsion of a fetus or embryo before the 20th week of gestational age is commonly known as a miscarriage.Induced abortion is the removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus by [...]
Two worlds formed, if they were not already apparent on January 22, 1973, the day Roe v. Wade was decided. The pro-choice group, advocating for a woman’s liberty to decide for herself whether to terminate a pregnancy had won a battle, but the war over abortion was no longer confined to states and localities. It [...]
You may be forgiven for thinking that we have taken a step back in time and are no longer living in the 21st century. Why? For the simple fact that we are in the midst of a US Presidential election that revives the contentious matter of abortion - a factor that for many is a [...]
Women have abortions for many reasons but whatever the reason and no matter how much they rationalise their decision they can still suffer from guilt and self hatred. This makes healing very difficult. If you are in this situation treat yourself with kindness and make a decision about whether or not you wish this experience [...]
Female reproductive system is a complex system that undergoes numerous changes throughout her life. Under the influence of various hormones, women have to undergo different milestones to mark menarche, pregnancy and menopause. Also she goes through lots of emotional and psychological turmoil and has to bear children’s’ upbringing, family issues and her career. Going through [...]
Both medication abortions and emergency contraception can involve taking pills. However, the similarity between medication abortions and emergency contraception ends there. Hormonal emergency contraception is a pill or a few pills that is taken up to five days of unprotected ***. It prevents pregnancy. Emergency contraception stops pregnancy by preventing ovulation and fertilization. IUDs (Intrauterine devices) [...]
Abortion will always remain a topic of discussion. Lot of religious, ethical and practical issues are involved in abortion. Is abortion killing? Is abortion taking away the rights of an unborn child? Is it not murder? And what if the parents or the mother does not want the child? Who will take care? Why should [...]
Spontaneous, Herbal and Induced are the three general methods of abortion. Although it is not that popular or necessary in this modern era but there is a method known as self-inflicted abortion also. Most of the people do not consider self-inflicted abortion to be among the major methods.In self-inflicted abortion a a sharp object such [...]
The outcome of the upcoming 2008 presidential race will be influenced by the candidates’ positions on the significant issues that are captivating the minds of the voters. These issues will be the subjects of numerous debates that will be held as part of the presidential campaign. With the emergence of the Internet as an effective [...]
A very controversial and sensitive issue for many, deciding to have an abortion can be extremely difficult. An abortion is a way to end an unwanted pregnancy. The majority of abortions occur during the first 12-weeks of a pregnancy. Those that occur later in a pregnancy are most often for medical reasons. Abortions are not [...]
