This early abortion method can be used 5 to 12 weeks after your lastmenstrual period.

President Joe Biden has since signed anExecutive Orderto help protect some abortion access in the country.

There is some discomfort, yet the cramping should lessen once the cannula is taken out.

A woman having a checkup with her doctor

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You also might feel faint, sweaty, or nauseous.

Yet, in rare cases, an aspiration procedure may not end a pregnancy.

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