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Intact dilation and extraction — (IDX, intact D X, et al.) Background Abortion type Surgical First use 1983 Gestation >16 weeks Usage United States 0.17% ( … Wikipedia
Dilation and evacuation — (D E) Background Abortion type Surgical First use 1970s Gestation 13 24 weeks Usage UK: Eng. Wales 5% (2005) … Wikipedia
Dilation and curettage — (D C) Background Abortion type Surgical First use Late 19th century Gestation 4 12 weeks Usage WHO recommends only when manual vacuum aspiration is unavail … Wikipedia
Dilation — The process of enlargement or expansion. The word "dilatation" means the same thing. Both come from the Latin "dilatare" meaning "to enlarge or expand." * * * 1. Physiologic or artificial enlargement of a hollow… … Medical dictionary
dilationand extraction — dilation and extraction n. Abbr. D & E or D & X A surgical procedure in which the cervix is dilated and the early products of conception are removed from the uterus. * * * … Universalium
Pink and blue ribbon — The pink and blue ribbon is a symbol for promoting several different causes:* Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, United States,Canada Australia * Genital integrity * Male testicular cancer awareness * Pro life views or opposition to… … Wikipedia
Menstrual extraction — Background Abortion type Surgical First use 1971 Gestation First trimester Usage Developed and often used in lay setting … Wikipedia
Abortion and mental health — The relationship between induced abortion and mental health is an area of political controversy.[1][2][3] The issue has been part of the political debate over abortion, dating to 1988 when U.S. President Ronald Reagan directed Surgeon General C.… … Wikipedia
Minors and abortion — Contents 1 Minors and abortion in law 1.1 Canada 1.2 United States 1.3 South Africa 1.4 Spain … Wikipedia
Christianity and abortion — A Christian pro life prayer vigil in London … Wikipedia
