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Abortion performed by a pregnant person themselves outside the recognized medical system
A self-induced abortion (also called a self-managed abortion, or sometimes a self-induced miscarriage) is an abortion performed by the pregnant woman
Self-induced_abortion
Termination of a pregnancy
Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus. The unmodified word abortion generally refers to induced abortion
Abortion
Social movement advocating for legal access to abortion
Abortion-rights movements, also self-styled as pro-choice movements, are movements that advocate for legal access to induced abortion services, including
Abortion-rights_movement
The practice of induced abortion—the deliberate termination of a pregnancy—has been known since ancient times. Various methods have been used to perform
History_of_abortion
Termination of a pregnancy by using unsafe methods
An unsafe abortion is a life-threatening procedure. It includes self-induced abortions, abortions in unhygienic conditions, and abortions performed by
Unsafe_abortion
punished by two years' imprisonment. Self-induced abortions could be punished by a fine or imprisonment. The abortion law was not strongly enforced, especially
Abortion_in_South_Korea
Using drugs to bring about an abortion
"Induced abortions in the Nordic countries 2021" (PDF). Helsinki: Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos (THL). Retrieved April 16, 2023. p.3: drug-induced abortions
Medical_abortion
Vacuum aspiration technique
of women knowledgeable about ME and other self-induced abortion methods, has performed over 2,000 abortions between 2015 and 2018. The women involved
Menstrual_extraction
As of 2006[update], two-thirds of Filipino women who had abortions attempted to self-induce or seek solutions from those who practice folk medicine. As
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Illegal abortions are common and are mostly performed at medical facilities. Self-induced abortions commonly use herbal abortifacients or abortion pills
Abortion_in_Morocco
Posit that induced abortion can increase the risk of breast cancer
The abortion–breast cancer hypothesis posits that having an induced abortion can increase the risk of getting breast cancer. This hypothesis is at odds
Abortion–breast cancer hypothesis
Abortion–breast_cancer_hypothesis
as a result of natural or induced labor, cesarean section, or induced abortion. "Practice Bulletin: Second-Trimester Abortion" (PDF). Obstetrics & Gynecology
Late_termination_of_pregnancy
Chemical substances that can terminate a pregnancy
misoprostol alone is sometimes used for self-induced abortion in countries or regions where legal abortion is not available or readily accessible. Not
Abortifacient
as the number of abortions per 1,000 live births. The figures reported by both organizations include only the legal induced abortions conducted by clinics
Abortion statistics in the United States
Abortion_statistics_in_the_United_States
Development of offspring by transgender people
men report attempting a self-induced abortion because of lack of safe, effective abortion methods. Studies differ on abortion rates in trans men. Different
Transgender_pregnancy
faithful, or with an induced abortion: "the embryo falls". The Sikh Sikh Rehat Maryada (code of conduct) does not deal directly with abortion. However, it does
Religion_and_abortion
Movement in the United States opposing abortion
anti-abortion movement, also called the pro-life movement or right-to-life movement, is a movement in the United States that opposes induced abortion and
United States anti-abortion movement
United_States_anti-abortion_movement
guidelines in countries with legal abortion. Self-induced abortion is often unsafe. Traditional methods are common. Abortion has existed in Africa since ancient
Abortion_in_Africa
forced abortions as well as induced and uninduced miscarriages. Following defeats in several wars against Japan and Western nations, abortion was banned
Abortion_in_China
Surgical procedure to remove a fetus from the uterus
both after miscarriages and for abortions in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. When used to perform an abortion, an intact D&E can occur after
Intact dilation and extraction
Intact_dilation_and_extraction
Abortion in Liechtenstein is illegal in most circumstances with limited exceptions in cases where the life of the pregnant woman is at risk, or serious
Abortion_in_Liechtenstein
Islamic views on abortion
Muslim views on abortion emphasise the sanctity of life, drawing on Qur’anic guidance and the interpretations of religious scholars, abortion being defined
Islam_and_abortion
Debate on circumstances permitting abortion of fetus
The abortion debate is a longstanding and contentious discourse that touches on the moral, legal, medical, and religious aspects of induced abortion. In
Abortion_debate
Gynaecological procedure
the cervix. The procedure is performed to induce abortion, as a treatment for incomplete spontaneous abortion (otherwise commonly known as miscarriage)
Vacuum_aspiration
recommends using the terms "induced abortion" or simply "abortion" instead. Additionally, some drugs that do not induce medical abortions, such as levonorgestrel
Abortion_in_the_United_States
1991 book on abortion
Goldberg, the latter of whom discusses her experiences trying to self-induce abortion using a coat hanger. The Choices We Made was first published in hardback
The_Choices_We_Made
Aspect of religion
In Judaism, views on abortion draw primarily upon the legal and ethical teachings of the Hebrew Bible, the Talmud, the case-by-case decisions of responsa
Judaism_and_abortion
American manslaughter victim (1935–1964)
attempting a self-induced abortion in 1964. A police photograph of her dead body, published by Ms. in 1973, became a symbol for the abortion-rights movement
Gerri_Santoro
Unsupervised use of drugs and other substances
healthcare, as in the case of some transgender people or women seeking self-induced abortion. Other reasons for relying on DIY medical care is to avoid health
Self-medication
False or misleading information about abortion
Misinformation related to abortion pertains to incorrect or misleading information related to abortion and its implications, including its medical, legal
Misinformation related to abortion
Misinformation_related_to_abortion
American birth control activist and nurse (1879–1966)
woman, "Sadie Sachs", who had a severe sepsis infection due to a self-induced abortion. Sadie begged the attending doctor to tell her how she could prevent
Margaret_Sanger
Minors abortion law
Many jurisdictions have laws applying to minors and abortion. These parental involvement laws require that one or more parents consent or be informed before
Minors_and_abortion
Late term abortion method
from 10.4% of all legal abortions in the U.S. in 1972 to 1.7% in 1985, falling to 0.8% of the total incidence of induced abortion in the United States during
Instillation_abortion
Ipas advocate for safe abortion. The rates of abortion and self-induced abortion have increased since the 1990s. Unsafe abortion is common, especially
Abortion_in_Benin
Many illegal abortions are performed by medical professionals who use surgical abortion, sometimes at dedicated clinics. Self-induced abortions are also common
Abortion_in_Ivory_Coast
Violence committed against individuals and organizations that provide abortion services
Anti-abortion violence is violence committed against individuals and organizations that perform abortions or provide abortion counseling. Incidents of
Anti-abortion_violence
abortion under special circumstances. The Eugenic Protection Law of 1948 made Japan one of the first countries in Asia to legalize induced abortion.
Abortion_in_Japan
Sanità, ISS) in Rome has maintained a surveillance system for legal induced abortions. This system is based on quarterly reporting by the regional health
Abortion_in_Italy
American activist
abortions available to women before Roe v. Wade. She was an advocate of self-induced abortions. Lorraine Rothman was born Evelyn Lorraine Fleishman in San Francisco
Lorraine_Rothman
Overview of the legality and prevalence of abortions in Thailand
Abortion in Thailand is legal and available on-request up to 20 weeks of pregnancy. Abortion has been legal up to at least 12 weeks of pregnancy since
Abortion_in_Thailand
of "pregnancy with abortive outcome", which includes miscarriage, induced abortions, and other conditions. In 2019, this was measured as 1066 cases across
Abortion_in_Lebanon
Pregnancy termination based on predicted sex
female fetuses, sex-selective abortion often specifically refers to female-selective abortion. Sex-selective abortion is closely linked to female infanticide
Sex-selective_abortion
legally permitted cases. Self-induced abortions were also common, typically using products acquired from markets. Abortions were particularly common in
Abortion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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South African commercial herbal mixture
"immune booster". Stametta has also been provided to women seeking a self-induced abortion. One of the ingredients may be aloe. Ndhlala, A.R.; Anthonissen
Stametta
Natural premature termination of pregnancy
beneficial. An induced abortion may be performed by a qualified healthcare provider for women who cannot continue the pregnancy. Self-induced abortion performed
Miscarriage
Laws that allow, prohibit, or regulate abortion
Abortion laws vary widely among countries and territories, and have changed over time. Such laws range from abortion being freely available on request
Abortion_law
causes 10% of maternal mortality in the country. Most abortions in the country are self-induced and performed so as to appear to be miscarriages. Such
Abortion_in_South_Sudan
health insurance, but otherwise, abortion is relatively affordable in the Czech Republic. In Czech, induced abortion is referred to as interrupce or umělé
Abortion in the Czech Republic
Abortion_in_the_Czech_Republic
Abortion complications are a common cause of maternal mortality, though the rate has decreased in the 21st century. Many people self-induce abortions
Abortion_in_Gabon
overwhelming majority of abortions are unsafe, and the rate of fatal abortions is high. Abortions are mostly self-induced using abortion pills, abortifacient
Abortion_in_Niger
American serial killer (1941–2026)
drugs to induce labor, the manslaughter of one woman who died of an anesthetic overdose during an abortion procedure, and of several other abortion- and drug-related
Kermit_Gosnell
Controversial hypothesis
A theory regarding the effect of legalized abortion on crime (often referred to as the Donohue–Levitt hypothesis) is a controversial hypothesis about the
Legalized abortion and crime effect
Legalized_abortion_and_crime_effect
Abortion law and current climate in Jordan
Eye has reported women using abortion pill providers like Women On Web. Increased rates of unsafe self-induced abortion have also been reported among
Abortion_in_Jordan
Mental effects of undergoing an abortion
Psychological Association concluded after a review of available evidence that induced abortion did not increase the risk of mental-health problems. In 2011, the U
Abortion_and_mental_health
grave error. The Penal Code does not address the criminalization of induced abortion resulting in death; but article 87 of the Penal Code states that if
Abortion in the United Arab Emirates
Abortion_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates
Most abortions in the country are illegal, either self-induced or provided by folk healers or unauthorized medical providers. Unsafe abortion is common
Abortion_in_Burundi
midwives who induced abortions, though it is unclear how often the penalty was effectuated. A 1760 case involving the use of illegal abortion drugs was settled
Abortion_in_Denmark
Abortion in Germany is illegal except to save the life of the mother but is nonpunishable during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy upon condition of mandatory
Abortion_in_Germany
Ability of a fetus to survive outside the uterus
near the limit of viability. In law, it has been used as a threshold in abortion regulation, although definitions vary across contexts and legal jurisdictions
Fetal_viability
Legal status of abortion in Brazil
Abortion in Brazil in permitted by law in three situations: (1) to save the woman's life, (2) when the pregnancy is the result of rape, and (3), if the
Abortion_in_Brazil
Oleoresin extracted from parsley
PMID 13320936. Sage-Femme Collective (2008). Natural Liberty: Rediscovering Self-induced Abortion Methods. Natural Liberty. pp. 232–237. ISBN 978-0-9645920-0-1. Sage-Femme
Apiol
Abortion in Qatar is illegal in some circumstances. Under Qatar's penal code, a woman who induces her abortion or who consents to an abortion faces up
Abortion_in_Qatar
Abortion in Romania is currently legal as an elective procedure during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy, and for medical reasons at later stages of pregnancy
Abortion_in_Romania
Abortion in Israel is permitted when determined by a termination committee, with the vast majority of cases being approved, as of 2019[update]. The rate
Abortion_in_Israel
Index of articles associated with the same name
similar to a cesarean section Late-term abortion Self-induced abortion Sex-selective abortion Forced abortion Child destruction Pregnancy with abortive
Pregnancy_loss
Abortion in Turkey has been legal on request since May 27, 1983. Abortion is legal up to 10 weeks of pregnancy, and in special circumstances the time
Abortion_in_Turkey
Gynecological procedure
A D&E may be performed for a surgical abortion, or for surgical management of a miscarriage. Induced abortion after the first trimester of pregnancy
Dilation_and_evacuation
these medically safer and more cost-effective methods, the rate of self-induced abortions was extremely high relative to other countries and regions. The
Abortion_in_Nigeria
Posthumous legal determination
unlawfully Killed lawfully Suicide Attempted or self-induced abortion Cause of death aggravated by lack of care, or self-neglect Dependence on drugs Non-dependent
Manner_of_death
Gynecological procedure
early abortion, removing the remains of a non-viable pregnancy or retention of placenta from a pregnancy loss/abortion. Treatment of menopause induced anomalies
Dilation_and_curettage
Abortion in Iran, as can be expected of many government policies, changed drastically between governments. Abortion was first legalized from 1977 to 1979
Abortion_in_Iran
Overview of the legality and prevalence of abortions in Tanzania
statistics from Tanzanian hospitals, there are 36 induced abortions per 1000 women. Self-induced abortions in Tanzania have reportedly involved the insertion
Abortion_in_Tanzania
Abortion in Switzerland is legal during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, upon condition of counseling, for women who state that they are in distress. It
Abortion_in_Switzerland
for a woman of good standing if she had consented to an illegal abortion, or self-induced one, in the interest of protecting her reputation. Proposals to
Abortion_in_El_Salvador
is subject to fourteen years in prison. A woman who performs a self-induced abortion may be imprisoned for seven years. Papua New Guinea law allows courts
Abortion_in_Papua_New_Guinea
world. Abortions are commonly self-induced or performed by illegal providers known as xaqitaan, which are active in Mogadishu. Post-abortion care in
Abortion_in_Somalia
Rare phenomenon of live births following failed abortion
abortion attempts refer to a rare phenomenon in which an infant is born alive during or after an attempted termination of pregnancy (induced abortion)
Live births following abortion attempts
Live_births_following_abortion_attempts
Nepal legalised abortion in March 2002, under the 11th Amendment to the Civil Code. The legal services were successfully implemented on December 25, 2003
Abortion_in_Nepal
Abortion in Taiwan is generally accessible through the 24th week of pregnancy under various circumstances and legally available afterwards when deemed
Abortion_in_Taiwan
2003 U.S. federal law banning partial-birth abortion
original text related to this article: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108–105 (text) (PDF), 117 Stat
Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act
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ten years in prison. If a woman performs a self-induced abortion, she may be imprisoned for life. Abortion Policies: Oman to Zimbabwe. United Nations
Abortion_in_Kiribati
cause of maternal death. Some abortions are performed clandestinely by medical professionals. Some women self-induce abortions or seek traditional remedies
Abortion_in_Madagascar
Stance of the Catholic Church on abortion
infusion to God. Augustine of Hippo "vigorously condemned the practice of induced abortion" as a crime, in any stage of pregnancy, although he accepted the distinction
Catholic_Church_and_abortion
to ten years in prison. A woman who performs a self-induced abortion may be imprisoned for life. Abortion Policies: A Global Review. Volume III: Oman to
Abortion_in_Tuvalu
Views and policies of Scientology on abortion
Silent birth Religion and abortion Abortion debate Minors and abortion Paternal rights and abortion Self-induced abortion Reitman, Janet (2011). Inside
Scientology_and_abortion
Medication to induce abortion and treat ulcers
medication used to prevent and treat stomach and duodenal ulcers, induce labor, cause an abortion, and treat postpartum bleeding due to poor contraction of the
Misoprostol
Abortion in Iceland is legal on request until the end of the 22nd week of pregnancy. The abortion rate in Iceland is relatively high, in comparison to
Abortion_in_Iceland
Abortion in Belarus has been legal since November 23, 1955, when Belarus was a republic of the Soviet Union. The current abortion legislation dates from
Abortion_in_Belarus
punishable. Most abortions in Malawi are unsafe and are performed by traditional healers or covert clinics or are self-induced. Unsafe abortion contributes
Abortion_in_Malawi
Abortion in Norway is available on demand within the first eighteen weeks of gestation, measured as 17 weeks and 6 days from the first day of the last
Abortion_in_Norway
curettage. In 2008, an estimated 382,500 induced abortions were performed in Ethiopia, for an annual rate of 23 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15–44. This doubled
Abortion_in_Ethiopia
Gambia makes procuring an abortion a crime punishable by fourteen years of prison. Section 141 criminalises self-induced abortion with a prison sentence
Abortion_in_the_Gambia
Political ideology
promote individual liberty and seek to minimize the role of the state. The abortion debate is mainly within propertarianism/right-libertarianism between cultural
Libertarian perspectives on abortion
Libertarian_perspectives_on_abortion
abortions in cases of rape. Most abortions in the country are illegal and unsafe. Illegal abortions are often performed by midwives or self-induced using
Abortion_in_Sudan
recognized as incurable. The abortion law was liberalized by the Veil Act in 1975. It is also known as induced abortion or voluntary termination of pregnancy
Abortion_in_France
should not have the right to choose to induce an abortion; that induced abortion is murder; and that induced abortion should not be legal. 41% of the surveyed
Abortion_in_Iraq
surrounding abortion, and many girls have little knowledge of it. Some rely on clandestine providers. Others acquire drugs for self-induced abortions without
Abortion_in_Sierra_Leone
Political issue
for disagreement and lawsuit between partners. Roman law allowed induced abortions but regulated it in consideration of the biological father. Emperor
Paternal_rights_and_abortion
the person who performed the abortion faced a sentence of one to four years, and if she attempted a self-induced abortion, the term of imprisonment was
Abortion_in_Nicaragua
Abortion laws in Portugal were liberalized on 10 April 2007, allowing an elective abortion to be provided if a woman's pregnancy has not exceeded its tenth
Abortion_in_Portugal
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