Abortion is a touchy subject for many people. It is something that people have strong opinions about and is often a polarizing issue. There are those who are pro-choice and those who are pro-life. There are many reasons why people may feel strongly about this issue. Some people believe that a woman has a right to choose what happens to her body. Others believe that abortion is murder and is morally wrong. There are many gray areas when it comes to this issue. It is not always a black-and-white issue.
There are many different types of abortions. The most common type of abortion is a surgical abortion. This is usually done in a clinic or hospital. The woman will be given anesthesia and then a doctor will use a suction device to remove the fetus from the uterus. This type of abortion is usually safe and effective.
There is also a type of abortion called a medical abortion. This is done with medication instead of surgery. The woman will take two pills. The first pill, mifepristone, will block the hormone progesterone. This hormone is necessary for a pregnancy to continue. Without it, the lining of the uterus will break down and the pregnancy will end. The second pill, misoprostol, will cause the woman to have contractions and expel the fetus.
Abortion is a controversial issue. There are many different opinions about it. It is important to be informed about all sides of the issue before making a decision.
The following are three articles that discuss abortion.
1) “Abortion: Pros and Cons.” Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection, Gale, 2016. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/PC3010999232/OVIC?u=wikipedia&sid=OVIC&xid=d4f4afc4. Accessed 10 May 2017.
2) “Should Abortion Be Legal?” ProCon.org, 8 Mar. 2017, http://abortion.procon.org/.
3) “The Pros and Cons of Abortion.” thoughtco.com, 20 Apr. 2017, http://www.thoughtco.com/pros-and-cons-of-abortion-3534153.
