A woman is 16 weeks pregnant and has elected to terminate her pregnancy.Which is the most common technique used for the termination of a pregnancy in the second trimester?

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D&E can be performed at any point up to 20 weeks of gestation.It is more commonly performed between 13 and 16 weeks of gestation.Methotrexate is a cytotoxic drug that causes early abortion by preventing fetal cell division.Prostaglandins are also used for early abortion and work by dilating the cervix and initiating uterine wall contractions.Vacuum aspiration is used for abortions in the first trimester.

A Woman Is 16 Weeks Pregnant and Has Elected to Terminate