Patient's question:
Recently, a colleague at my workplace is said to have undergone a hysteroscopy, and it's rumored that the condition is quite serious. Previously, many friends around me have had abortions, and I want to understand a bit about it, although I don't have much medical knowledge. I'd like to consult a doctor to find out which is more serious: hysteroscopy or abortion?Doctor's answer:
Hysteroscopy and induced abortion both have a similar situation, which is that they both require cervical dilation. If hysteroscopy is performed as a surgical procedure, it is still much more serious compared to induced abortion. Both procedures involve intrauterine operations, so their nature is not very different. After an induced abortion, sexual intercourse is not allowed for one month, and pregnancy is not recommended for one year, as the uterus needs a healing process. After a hysteroscopy surgery, it is necessary to closely observe the next menstrual cycle.