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Vacuum aspiration

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Suction-aspiration abortion is a form of abortion using aspiration to vacuum the embryo or fetus out of the womb. This is the most commonly used method, especially when performed early in the pregnacy. It is considered to be a non-invasive abortion, as surgery is not involved.

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