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An '''abortion''' commonly referrs to the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo, resulting in or caused by its [[death]].[1] 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.

An '''abortion''' commonly referrs to the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo, resulting in or caused by its [[death]].[1] 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 [[tradition]]al 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.[2]

Abortion has a long [[history]] and has been induced by various [[methods]] including herbal abortifacients, the use of sharpened tools, [[physical]] trauma and other [[tradition]]al 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.[2][http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion]

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# Gynaecology for Lawyers By Trevor Dutt, Margaret P. Matthews

# Gynaecology for Lawyers By Trevor Dutt, Margaret P. Matthews