In about 4 percent of cases, a surgical abortion is needed as a backup.

Then she can charge them just $80 more than for a surgical abortion.

These methods are rarely seen in developed countries where surgical abortion is legal and available.

Doctors and women welcome a safe alternative to surgical abortion.

It would be the first alternative to surgical abortion approved here.

If the drugs fail, the woman must have a surgical abortion.

However, some women prefer surgical abortions because they want to have it over quickly.

The price is expected to be similar to that of a surgical abortion at first, though it may drop later.

And where the choice is available, the vast majority of women choose surgical abortion.

The follow-up visit is important because the drug has a higher failure rate than surgical abortion.