A dilatation and curettage is used to perform an abortion up to 10 weeks gestation (A). Over 10 weeks, the physician may use dilatation and evacuation to achieve the abortion (B). (Illustration by GGS Inc.) A dilatation and curettage is used to perform an abortion up to 10 weeks gestation (A). Over 10 weeks, the physician may use dilatation and evacuation to achieve the abortion (B). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)




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an obstetrician/gynecologist is a physician specialist who provides medical and surgical care to women and has particular expertise in pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the reproductive system.


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