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Can An Abortion Be Done During The Second Trimester?
Iam like 23 weeks pregnant and im atually considering having an abortion for my own personal reasons.....however first I would like ask would it be safe n can it be done .....an abortion at 26 weeks????iam 23 weeks now n been told only up 24 weeks it can be done only is this correct and can an abortion be done aftr the 24 week s ????
The upper time limit for abortion is legally determined and in most of the countries, medical abortion can be done up to 26 weeks. However the risk is more after 20 weeks.
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Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Can An Abortion Be Done During The Second Trimester?
Hello, The upper time limit for abortion is legally determined and in most of the countries, medical abortion can be done up to 26 weeks. However the risk is more after 20 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician