When is the best time to have an abortion?

Abortion generally refers to artificial abortion. Artificial abortion is a method of removing the embryo and its appendages from the uterine cavity by artificial means to terminate pregnancy. It is a remedy for contraceptive failure. This operation is mostly elective. For those who voluntarily request to terminate pregnancy and have no contraindications, or those who suffer from some serious diseases and are not suitable for continuing pregnancy, it is generally best to perform artificial abortion between 6 and 9 weeks of pregnancy.

Before 6 weeks of pregnancy, the embryo is small, and some are less than 1 cm. If you do an abortion at this time, it may cause aspiration leakage, that is, the embryo cannot be removed. The pregnancy will continue after the abortion, and another operation will be required, which will cause pain. After 9 weeks of pregnancy, the embryo is larger, and the diameter may exceed 4 cm. Some early-developing embryos may also have bone formation. It is more difficult to do an abortion, the operation time is longer, and it may cause heavy bleeding and the chance of uterine perforation is also relatively high. Therefore, it is not suitable.

Before 6 weeks of pregnancy, the embryo is small, and some are less than 1 cm. If you do an abortion at this time, it may cause aspiration leakage, that is, the embryo cannot be removed. The pregnancy will continue after the abortion, and another operation will be required, which will cause pain. After 9 weeks of pregnancy, the embryo is larger, and the diameter may exceed 4 cm. Some early-developing embryos may also have bone formation. It is more difficult to do an abortion, the operation time is longer, and it may cause heavy bleeding and the chance of uterine perforation is also relatively high. Therefore, it is not suitable.

Between 6 and 9 weeks of pregnancy, the size of the embryo is more appropriate, the damage caused by artificial abortion is less, the operation time is shorter, and the chance of postoperative sequelae is also lower, so it is more appropriate. It is recommended to go to the obstetrics and gynecology department of a regular large hospital for artificial abortion. After the operation, you must pay attention to rest more, refrain from sexual intercourse within 1 month, and follow the doctor's advice for regular follow-up examinations.