A noteworthy fact is that elective abortion is done when a woman has completed 8 weeks of pregnancy, but not more than 12 weeks. In the abortion, cervix is dilated and contents of the uterus are removed by suctioning the walls (inner) of the uterus. In United States in 2002, a FDA approved medication, known as mifepristone, is introduced that acts as alternative to surgical method of elective abortion. From time to time, other medications like misoprostol, methotrexate, etc are introduced that help in terminating pregnancy easily. Needless to say, most of the women prefer adopting for medications as compared to surgical method for terminating pregnancy.

As there are certain side-effects of the medications, therefore it is advised do not administer the medication without professional’s recommendation.