Want to know if you can have an abortion if you have a cold

Patient's question:

Got pregnant on our first time having sex with my boyfriend, but we don't want a child. Since finding out, I've wanted to get an abortion as soon as possible. But now I have a cold, and I don't know how it can be done. Can I get an abortion with a cold?

Doctor's answer:

If you have a cold, you cannot have an abortion. On the day of the surgery, your temperature must be checked twice and found to be above 37.5°C, or if you have acute or chronic diseases, these are contraindications for the surgery. You must be fully recovered after treatment before the surgery can proceed. Since you currently have a cold, the surgery cannot be performed. This is because an abortion can already weaken the body's resistance, making it easier for diseases to recur. Currently, the illness is not yet resolved.

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