Patient's question:
A few days away, cervical erosion. The doctor said if I have to do an induced abortion, it's just a day or two away. I'm still a college student, and my constitution is very weak, easily startled. I really can't face an induced abortion. The doctor suggested I have a forceps procedure. Can I get anesthesia? Will it hurt? And how long does it take for the cervix to soften?Previous treatment history and effectiveness: I had a medication abortion just recently, and soon after, I got pregnant again, so it's relatively risky.
Doctor's answer:
Abortion refers to the termination of early pregnancy after 12 weeks due to maternal or fetal reasons, requiring artificial induction of uterine contractions to end the early pregnancy. Dilation and curettage (D&C) is one method of abortion and is included within the scope of abortion. D&C is performed on early pregnancies of 10 to 14 weeks when a termination is necessary due to a larger fetus, requiring a D&C procedure. To ensure the smooth progress of the D&C, cervical dilation and softening should be prepared in advance.