Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My girlfriend and I are busy with work and do not want to have children. We are unsure if it is possible to have an abortion at eight months pregnant for the first time. Additional question: Is it possible?Doctor's answer:
Hello, you are currently in the late stage of pregnancy. Your condition is that you cannot have an abortion, as it poses certain risks. It is recommended that you keep the baby. If you do not want the baby, you will need to go to the hospital for an induction of labor. The dangers of induction of labor include:1. Damage to the birth canal during the induction process. Due to strong uterine contractions, a small and less elastic cervix, it is often easy to experience damage to the birth canal, such as posterior fornix, cervical laceration, and vaginal laceration.
2. Uterine rupture. This mainly occurs when the fetal position is not clearly identified before induction of labor or when there is fetal malformation, such as hydrocephalus or conjoined twins. Alternatively, if there is a history of perforation during previous induced abortions or too many previous induced abortions, the uterine wall may have old scars. During subsequent labor, strong uterine contractions can also lead to uterine rupture. Additionally, if oxytocin is overused during induction of labor due to excessive dosage, it can cause strong uterine contractions, preventing the cervix from dilating properly, which may also result in uterine rupture.
We advise you to carefully consider your decision. Wishing you good health!