What is another word for vacuum aspiration?
Pronunciation: [vˈakjuːm ˌaspəɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Vacuum aspiration is a medical procedure commonly used to terminate a pregnancy. However, because of its controversial nature, some medical professionals might not want to use the word 'vacuum aspiration' when referring to the procedure. Instead, they might use more neutral terms like 'suction curettage', 'uterine aspiration', or 'menstrual aspiration'. These synonyms all refer to the same process of removing the contents of the uterus through suction, but they might evoke less emotional or political reactions from patients and colleagues. Additionally, some healthcare providers might use these alternatives to avoid stigmatizing or traumatizing patients who have experienced miscarriages or stillbirths, which can also require uterine aspiration.
