How many months can an abortion be performed?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Generally, an abortion procedure can be performed to terminate pregnancy between 35-45 days of gestation. However, in some cases, the fetus's development is delayed, and the gestational sac is not visible on ultrasound, requiring an extension of the abortion timeline. Most hospitals now require that the gestational sac be visible on ultrasound before proceeding with the surgery, as this is considered safer.