He dismissed the procedure as a lunchtime abortion, a derogatory term for a conveniently available abortion performed under local anesthetic soon after pregnancy begins.

Before proceeding, the doctor explained the risks of an instillation abortion and answered all her questions.

Local abortion clinics have extended their hours to accommodate more patients.

She hesitated outside the abortion clinic for a long time before deciding to go in.

She avoided the downtown abortion mill after hearing about its poor safety record.

The clinic published new guidelines for managing overdue abortions to ensure patient safety.

After several troubling reports, the hospital ethics committee convened to investigate cases of prolonged abortions and recommend changes to patient care protocols.

Hospitals have reported an increase in chemical abortions this year.

Local activists protested outside several abortion mills last weekend, calling for stronger oversight and improved patient safety.

The senator argued that partial-birth abortion should be banned under federal law.