Intact dilation and evacuation:

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Intact dilation and evacuation (D&E) is typically performed in the second trimester of pregnancy, often in cases of severe fetal abnormalities or when necessary to protect the mother's health. It does not account for 90% of all abortions in the United States (most abortions occur in the first trimester), is not generally performed in the first 12 weeks (that's when medication or aspiration abortions are more common), and, like any medical procedure, it carries potential risks and side effects.

Intact Dilation and Evacuation