Abortion in Romania

Abortion in Romania

Abortion in Romania (Romanian: Avort în România) refers to the practice and laws surrounding induced abortion in the country of Romania.

Pronunciation

• Romanian: /a'vort/ in 'România' /ro'mɨni.a/

Etymology

The term "abortion" comes from the Latin abortio, which means "to produce something prematurely". The term "Romania" is derived from the Latin Romanus, meaning "citizen of Rome".

History

Abortion in Romania has a complex history, marked by periods of both liberal and restrictive legislation. The practice was decriminalized in 1957, only to be banned again in 1966 under the Ceaușescu regime's pronatalist policies. This ban was lifted in 1989 following the Romanian Revolution.

Legislation

Current legislation in Romania allows for abortion on request up to the 14th week of pregnancy. After this point, abortions are only permitted for medical reasons or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest.

Related Terms

• Pregnancy
• Birth control
• Reproductive rights
• Women's rights in Romania
• Healthcare in Romania

See Also

• Abortion law
• Abortion debate
• History of abortion

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Abortion in Romania
• Wikipedia's article - Abortion in Romania

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