| − | A '''chemical abortion''' is a type of non-surgical [[abortion]]. The most common form of chemical abortion is the [[abortion pill]], called misepristone. [[pro-life|Abortion advocates]] claim that a chemical abortion is safer than a surgical abortion, though any type of abortion cannot truly be safe due to the risk of lasting [[infertility]]. Chemical abortion also presents a different set of risks and side effects than surgical abortion. <ref>[http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource.php?n=882 "Are Chemical Abortions Safer Than Surgical Abortions?", Catholic News Agency]</ref> | + | A '''chemical abortion''' is a type of non-surgical [[abortion]]. The most common form of chemical abortion is the [[abortion pill]], called mifepristone. [[pro-life|Abortion advocates]] claim that a chemical abortion is safer than a surgical abortion, though any type of abortion cannot truly be safe due to the risk of lasting [[infertility]]. Chemical abortion also presents a different set of risks and side effects than surgical abortion. <ref>[http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource.php?n=882 "Are Chemical Abortions Safer Than Surgical Abortions?", Catholic News Agency]</ref> |