Patient's question:
I accidentally got pregnant and now I don't dare to tell my family. I don't know what to do. I've learned that there are two options: medication abortion and surgical abortion. I want to ask which one is safer, which one has less harm to the body, and which one won't affect future life and fertility.Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, surgical abortion is safer than medication abortion because medication abortion can easily lead to residual tissue in the uterus, posing the risk of a second procedure. Surgical abortion can be successful in one go and causes less damage to the endometrium. Regardless of the method chosen for abortion, it is important to undergo thorough pre-procedure examinations in a regular hospital to confirm an intrauterine pregnancy. Additionally, after the procedure, it is essential to pay attention to post-abortion recovery, as it will not affect future fertility.