Patient's question:
I am 26 years old and have already had a baby, who is now 3 years old. Now, my husband and I are pregnant again, but we don't want this baby. I would like to consult about the differences between medication abortion and surgical abortion.Doctor's answer:
Medication abortion and surgical abortion are the two most commonly used methods for terminating early pregnancy. Compared to these two methods, medication abortion causes slightly less physical harm to women and allows for a quicker recovery after the procedure. However, it is more likely to result in residual tissue in the uterine cavity. Surgical abortion is divided into conventional abortion and painless abortion. Conventional abortion does not use anesthesia, and women may feel pain during the procedure. Painless abortion, on the other hand, uses anesthesia, so women do not feel any pain during the abortion surgery. Therefore, it is recommended that you have a thorough examination at the hospital and then decide on the appropriate abortion method.