Which is better, curettage or medical abortion?

Generally speaking, if no contraceptive methods are taken during sexual life, it is very easy to get pregnant. When there is no plan to have a child, contraceptive measures are generally needed. Abortion after an unexpected pregnancy can cause great harm to women's health. Currently, there are many abortion methods available for everyone to choose from, but no matter which method you choose, you must go to a regular professional hospital and never go to a small hospital.

Which is better, curettage or medical abortion?

1. The process of medical abortion does not require the use of instruments, which prevents the instruments from entering the uterus. The possibility of infection after medical abortion is relatively small, and the possibility of endometrial injury is also small. However, if medical abortion is not complete, uterine cleaning will be required, and even heavy bleeding may occur.

2. During the artificial abortion process, the suction device must enter the uterine cavity and scrape out the attachments on the inner wall of the uterus. If the doctor performing the operation is experienced, the endometrium will not be damaged. However, improper operation will damage the endometrium.

Therefore, both medical abortion and curettage abortion have their pros and cons. It is recommended that pregnant women refer to the doctor's advice and choose the appropriate abortion method according to their own situation.

Precautions for medical abortion

Medical abortion, also known as drug abortion, refers to the use of drugs to terminate early pregnancy.

1. Medical abortion can only be performed for normal intrauterine pregnancy. Abnormal extrauterine pregnancy, that is, ectopic pregnancy, cannot be treated with medical abortion. Before medical abortion, pregnant women must undergo B-ultrasound examination to confirm that it is an intrauterine pregnancy before they can choose medical abortion.

2. The time must be within 49 days of pregnancy. Medical abortion is only suitable for women who are pregnant within 49 days, but not all women who are pregnant less than 49 days can have medical abortion. This is the first rule you must follow when deciding how long to wait before having a medical abortion.

3. Pregnant patients do not have any contraindications to medical abortion and inflammation of the reproductive system, and cannot take medication on their own for medical abortion.

How long does bleeding last after medication abortion?

Generally speaking, after medical abortion, decidual tissue will be discharged, which is less than the usual menstrual volume and is dark red. There will be irregular vaginal bleeding for about 15 days after medical abortion, and the specific bleeding time varies from person to person. However, if the bleeding has not stopped for more than 2 weeks after medical abortion, and the amount of bleeding has not decreased, this may be caused by incomplete medical abortion. You should go to a regular hospital for examination immediately. If it is indeed incomplete medical abortion, a uterine curettage surgery is required.

In addition, in addition to incomplete medical abortion causing prolonged bleeding, the following two reasons can also cause prolonged bleeding after medical abortion:

Poor blood coagulation function: Some women are prone to bruises or bulges after slight bumps or pinches. This is most likely caused by poor blood coagulation function. Women with poor blood coagulation function will experience heavy bleeding or prolonged bleeding during medical or surgical abortion.

Uterine infection after medical abortion: If the B-ultrasound shows that there is no residue in the uterus, then long-term bleeding after medical abortion may be caused by uterine infection. Because the blood that flows out after medical abortion is a good culture medium for bacteria, and the bleeding time after medical abortion is long, if not properly cared for, uterine infection is likely to occur, causing prolonged bleeding.