Abortion

References

Citations

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  3. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2003). Induced abortion and breast cancer risk. ACOG Committee Opinion No. 285. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 102(2): 433–435.

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  5. Facts on induced abortion in the United States (2006). In Brief. New York: Alan Guttmacher Institute. Also available online: http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/fb_induced_abortion.html.

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Author: Healthwise Medical WriterLast Updated: March 5, 2008
Medical Review: Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Lori A. Boardman, MD, ScM - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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 Topic Overview
 Reasons for Abortion
 Examinations and Tests
 Choices: Medical Abortion
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