Patient's question:
What should I do if I have heart failure after pregnancy? Can I have an abortion? Under what circumstances is abortion not allowed?Doctor's answer:
Hello; If this situation only occurs after pregnancy, it is due to the phenomenon of arrhythmia caused by pregnancy. After pregnancy, as the fetus grows, it exerts pressure on adjacent organs, which reactively affects the heart.Medical Advice: Generally, an abortion procedure can be performed within the first 3.5 months of pregnancy. It is easiest to have an abortion within the first 2.5 months, as the earlier the procedure, the less painful and safer it is, and the faster the postoperative recovery. Conversely, the procedure becomes more complicated, and the postoperative recovery time is also longer.
Between 2.5 and 3.5 months of pregnancy, as the embryo gradually grows, the placenta has already formed, and the uterus has also expanded. At this stage, undergoing an abortion procedure is more difficult, with more bleeding and slower recovery, which can have a certain impact on the body.
If pregnancy exceeds 3.5 months, a labor induction procedure is required, which further increases the pregnant woman's pain and the risk of the surgery.