Why is medication inserted into the rectum for painless induced abortion?

Patient's question:

I felt like the doctor was putting medicine into my anus during the painless abortion I had a couple of days ago. Why would they put medicine into the anus for a painless abortion?

Doctor's answer:

Inserting medication through the anus is called rectal administration in clinical diagnosis. The rectum also has the function of refining drugs, and the effect of refining drugs is very good. Therefore, inserting a pain-relieving drug or an anesthetic drug through the anus, or a drug that tightens the uterus, can make your cervix more relaxed, making it easier to perform surgery. This drug does not need to be removed; it will gradually dissolve on its own.

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