Is it better to have an abortion or a medication abortion? Which one causes less harm to the body?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Whether it's medication abortion or surgical abortion, it is harmful to the body. Surgical abortion causes damage to the uterus, but most of the time it can be completely removed in one go. Medication abortion causes less damage to the uterus, but its drawback is that it has a lower success rate than manual uterine aspiration, with only a success rate of over 90%. In some cases, postoperative bleeding can last for a long time, and there is a higher risk of infection. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital's gynecology department for detailed examinations such as ultrasounds. Based on the examination results, choose the appropriate method of pregnancy termination under the guidance of a doctor.