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  2. Intrauterine device - Wikipedia

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    Copper devices have a failure rate of about 0.8%, while hormonal (levonorgestrel) devices fail about 0.2% of the time within the first year of use. [9] In comparison, male sterilization and male condoms have a failure rate of about 0.15% and 15%, respectively. [10] Copper IUDs can also be used as emergency contraception within five days of ...

  3. Self-induced abortion - Wikipedia

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    Soviet poster circa 1925. Title translation: "Abortions induced by either self-taught midwives or obstetricians not only maim the woman, they also often lead to death". A self-induced abortion (also called a self-managed abortion, or sometimes a self-induced miscarriage) is an abortion performed by the pregnant woman herself, or with the help of other, non-medical assistance.

  4. Vacuum aspiration - Wikipedia

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    Single-use double-valve manual vacuum aspirator. Vacuum or suction aspiration is a procedure that uses a vacuum source to remove an embryo or fetus through the cervix.The procedure is performed to induce abortion, as a treatment for incomplete spontaneous abortion (otherwise commonly known as miscarriage) or retained fetal and placental tissue, or to obtain a sample of uterine lining ...

  5. Here’s What to Say to Comfort Someone Who Just Had a Miscarriage

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    What to say to someone who had a miscarriage Mirror their language. Given all of the impacts, having something thoughtful and supportive to say will go a long way. Start by following the lead of ...

  6. Medical abortion - Wikipedia

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    A medical abortion, also known as medication abortion or non-surgical abortion, occurs when drugs are used to bring about an abortion.Medical abortions are an alternative to surgical abortions such as vacuum aspiration or dilation and curettage. [6]

  7. Your Rights At Work After A Miscarriage... And How To Tell ...

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    Losing a pregnancy is hard. These tips can help how you manage the issue at work. iStock. When my pregnancy ended in an unexpected loss, I went from butterflies while anticipating my first scan to ...

  8. Abortion - Wikipedia

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    Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus. [nb 1] [2] An abortion that occurs without intervention is known as a miscarriage or "spontaneous abortion"; these occur in approximately 30% to 40% of all pregnancies.

  9. 'Miscarriage not dark secret to hide' says Klass as she ...

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    "A miscarriage is not a dark secret that women have to hide away and I won't stop campaigning until every woman and family has the support they need."