Patient's question:
Four months and twenty days pregnant, wanting an abortion. The check shows low-lying placenta. What precautions should be taken for the surgery?Doctor's answer:
Specifically, it depends on your individual pregnancy development. In general, at weeks 10-14 of pregnancy, as the embryo grows gradually, the placenta has formed, and the uterus also expands, a Dilation and Curettage (D&C) for induced abortion is typically required. This procedure is complex, involves significant bleeding, and has a slower recovery period, which can have a certain impact on the body.If the pregnancy exceeds 14 weeks, the two types of induced abortion mentioned above cannot be performed, and a hospital admission for induction of labor is necessary. This further increases the suffering of the pregnant woman and the risks associated with the surgery.