Why do large hospitals recommend medication abortion?

Patient's question:

I am 30 days pregnant and went to a large hospital. The doctor recommended medication abortion, but when I went to another hospital, they told me about surgical abortion. Why does the large hospital recommend medication abortion?

Doctor's answer:

Medication abortion causes relatively minor harm to the body and has a faster recovery rate. With medication abortion, there is a possibility of residual tissue remaining. If a D&C (dilation and curettage) is performed after a miscarriage, this method is also relatively safe. You can go to a large hospital and work with a doctor to undergo medication abortion. After the miscarriage, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a follow-up check-up two weeks later to assess the recovery status.

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