Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling particularly unwell because I accidentally got pregnant. I can't keep the baby, so I need to have an abortion. However, I'm unsure whether to choose a surgical abortion or a medication abortion. Could you please tell me which one causes more harm to the body?Doctor's answer:
Medication abortion is suitable for early pregnancy with a gestational age of no more than 7 weeks, especially for women who have not been pregnant before. These women often have tight cervical canals, making surgical abortion unnecessary. Surgical abortion, on the other hand, involves mechanical stimulation of the uterus and cervix, which can easily lead to infections or affect their function. Surgical abortion is generally recommended for early pregnancy with a gestational age between 6 and 10 weeks, suitable for women who have previously undergone surgery, have been pregnant before, or have poor liver and kidney function, making them unsuitable for medication abortion.