Almost 90 percent of all abortions performed in the United States occur within the first twelve weeks (first trimester) of pregnancy.

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The vast majority of abortions in the United States occur early in pregnancy. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Guttmacher Institute, approximately 90% of abortions are performed within the first 12 weeks of gestation, indicating that most abortions happen during the first trimester.

Almost 90 Percent of All Abortions Performed in the United