Patient's question:
My girlfriend and I are both college students. The last time we had intimate relations, we didn't use contraception properly, and as a result, she became pregnant. Now we don't have the conditions or the ability to have this child, so we want to have an abortion. What are the effects of an abortion on the body?Doctor's answer:
After a woman has an abortion, the impact on her body varies depending on the number of weeks of early pregnancy termination, the method used, and whether there is residual tissue in the uterine cavity after the procedure. The potential adverse effects that may occur after an abortion include:1. Residual placental or fetal membrane tissue, which can affect uterine involution and lead to irregular vaginal bleeding. In some women, the bleeding may last for an extended period, potentially causing anemia due to blood loss. In some cases, residual tissue may reorganize, further affecting the implantation of a fertilized egg.