Abortion pill or surgical abortion? Which one causes less harm?

Patient's question:

First medication abortion wasn't complete, so a D&C procedure was performed. This time, should I choose medication abortion or surgical abortion? Which one causes less harm?

Doctor's answer:

Compared to induced abortion, medication abortion causes less damage to the uterus but has a failure rate of about 10%. Induced abortion has a high success rate, but the damage caused by is slightly greater. Although medication abortion is less harmful, I still recommend you have an induced abortion. Medication abortion is not safe.

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