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Abortion procedure
Abortion procedure
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Abortion
Alternative Names:
Induced abortion; Suction curettage; Surgical abortion; Medical abortion

Risks:

The risks for any anesthesia are:

The risks for any surgery are:

  • Bleeding
  • Infection

Additional risks of surgical abortion include:

  • Excessive bleeding
  • Infection of the uterus
  • Infection of the fallopian tubes (which can cause scarring and interfere with fertility (infertility)
  • Puncture (perforation) of the uterus, or damage to the cervix (rare)
  • Emotional or psychological distress

The risks of abortion using medication include:

  • Prolonged bleeding
  • Incomplete abortion necessitating a surgical abortion
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Pain

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