According to a survey that was conducted in 2023 in Japan, the most commonly used method of abortion was using suction only, with 996 cases. Oral medication was only used 43 times in that time period.
Number of induced abortions conducted at medical facilities in Japan in 2023, by method
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MHLW (Japan). (May 29, 2024). Number of induced abortions conducted at medical facilities in Japan in 2023, by method [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 08, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1608601/japan-number-of-induced-abortions-by-method/
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