Patient's question:
I am 5 months pregnant and I don't want this child.Doctor's answer:
Hello, regarding induced abortion during pregnancy, let me explain that induced abortion is also called labor induction. It refers to using artificial methods to induce childbirth. Doctors can administer oxytocin intravenously to the mother, sometimes combining it with the method of rupturing the amniotic sac to induce labor. Oxytocin is a hormone naturally produced by the body during childbirth, causing uterine contractions. Generally, doctors only perform induced abortion under special circumstances, such as when the due date has passed by a long time; the pregnant woman has high-risk conditions like diabetes, which compress the fetus; or the amniotic sac ruptures prematurely, posing a risk of infection to the fetus. If the induction method is ineffective, an obstetrician will perform a cesarean section to deliver the baby. Induced abortion is generally divided into mid-pregnancy induction and late-pregnancy induction. Mid-pregnancy induction is performed to terminate the pregnancy due to the need for eugenics or family planning. The levonorgestrel method is commonly used for induction, and it must be performed in a hospital by a professional doctor because improper handling can lead to complications such as bleeding, infection, and retained fetal tissue. Late-pregnancy induction is performed in the later stages of pregnancy due to complications in the mother or issues with the fetus, taking measures to induce uterine contractions to end childbirth. Methods for late-pregnancy induction include artificial rupture of membranes, intravenous oxytocin, prostaglandin induction, and more. However, it must be emphasized that it must be performed in a regular hospital by a professional doctor to ensure the safety of both the mother and the baby. The above is the answer to your question about induced abortion during pregnancy. Wishing you a speedy recovery.