What Exactly Happens in an Abortion?

This is a question that many escorts have, but are afraid to ask. This is an important thing to know, however, so I'll give a quick outline of the two most common proceedures. I suggest following the links to the original Planned Parenthood site to get a more in-depth idea of what happens during these procedures. Also, the Helpful Links section on the right of the blog includes many websites that are great sources to start learning more.

First off, Plan B (a type of Emergency Contraception, or EC) is not a type of abortion. It won't end a pregnancy, but it can help make one less likely after unprotected sex or birth control failure. It also shouldn't be used as regular birth control because it isn't as effective.

The Abortion Pill (Medication Abortion)

• Take medicines to end an early pregnancy
• Safe and effective
• Available from many Planned Parenthood health centers
• Costs about $350–$650

The abortion pill is a medicine that ends an early pregnancy. In general, it can be used up to 63 days — 9 weeks — after the first day of a woman's last period. Women who need an abortion and are more than 9 weeks pregnant can have an in-clinic abortion. It works about 97 out of every 100 times.

In-Clinic Abortion Procedures

• Medical procedures that end pregnancy
• Safe and effective
• Available from many Planned Parenthood health centers
• Costs about $350–$900 in the first trimester

There is more than one kind of in-clinic abortion procedure. The most common is called aspiration. It is also known as vacuum aspiration. Aspiration is usually used up to 16 weeks after a woman’s last period. D&E — dilation and evacuation — is another kind of in-clinic abortion. D&E is usually performed later than 16 weeks after a woman's last period. In-clinic abortions work almost every time they are done.

Source: Planned Parenthood