Melissa is 32 years old and single.She is career oriented and is happy in a long-term,monogamous relationship.Melissa and her partner have agreed that having children is not part of their future.When Melissa finds out that she is 7-8 weeks pregnant,she and her partner discuss the situation and decide to abort the pregnancy.Which of the following methods of abortion will Melissa be most likely to use?

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Aspiration abortion, also called suction curettage or vacuum aspiration, is a common method used in the first trimester of pregnancy (up to 12 weeks). It involves the insertion of a small tube into the uterus to suction out the contents. This method is quick, safe, and has a low risk of complications. Dilation and evacuation (A) may be used in later stages of pregnancy, while labor induction (C) is typically reserved for cases where the mother's health is at risk. Induction termination (B) is not a commonly used method of abortion.

Melissa Is 32 Years Old and Single