Patient's question:
I'm pregnant but don't want to keep it, so I went to the hospital and asked the doctor if I could have an abortion. The doctor said my pregnancy was relatively early, and I could either have medication abortion or surgical abortion. Which is better, medication abortion or surgical abortion?Doctor's answer:
After pregnancy, you can choose medication abortion or surgical abortion, but both methods have their pros and cons. Since you are in the early stages of pregnancy, it should meet the criteria for medication abortion. If the doctor also suggests surgical abortion, it means it falls within the range of surgical abortion. During this stage, if you are sensitive to pain, medication abortion can be used. However, medication abortion may lead to incomplete abortion, so it is necessary to have a follow-up examination at the hospital to rule out residual tissue in the uterine cavity. If necessary, a D&C procedure may be required. Surgical abortion involves more pain and is a surgical trauma that can damage the endometrium. If you are sensitive to pain, you may also consider undergoing a painless surgical abortion.