Patient's question:
I am 25 years old and accidentally got pregnant, but it's not yet time to give birth. I want to have an abortion procedure. Could you please explain the difference between an abortion and an induced abortion?Doctor's answer:
Differences between abortion and miscarriage:1. Abortion refers to the measure of artificially terminating pregnancy between 14 to 28 weeks. Due to the need to fully dilate the cervix, while the placenta and fetal skeleton have already formed, abortion can cause greater psychological trauma. Abortion is divided into mid-trimester abortion and late-trimester abortion. From 12 to 28 weeks of early pregnancy, terminating pregnancy using artificial methods is called mid-trimester abortion. During this period, the placenta has formed, the fetus is larger, and the bones have hardened, requiring fully dilated uterine cervix for delivery. Late-trimester abortion occurs in the later stages of pregnancy, where complications or fetal abnormalities may lead to uterine contractions and the termination of labor. This procedure must be performed in a regular hospital by professional doctors to ensure the safety of both mother and child. Otherwise, it may pose a threat to maternal and fetal safety.