IVG helps deal with situations where continuing the pregnancy is not desired or viable due to:

* Personal reasons;
* Socio-economic reasons;
* Physical or mental health reasons of the woman;
* Pregnancy resulting from sexual violence;
* Other specific circumstances that may lead to a conscious decision to terminate the pregnancy.

In their work, the health professionals performing IVG aim to ensure:

* Respect for the woman’s autonomy and decision;
* The physical and emotional well-being of the woman during and after the procedure;
* Guarantee of a safe and legal procedure;
* Provision of appropriate emotional and psychological support.

The most common situations that may require an IVG include:

* Unwanted pregnancy;
* Medical complications making continuation of the pregnancy dangerous;
* Economic difficulties preventing child-rearing;
* Lack of family or social support;
* Pregnancy in cases of abuse or violence.