What is the difference between curettage and abortion?

Curettage and abortion are two different medical procedures, used in different situations and for different purposes. If you experience any discomfort, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Curettage is a surgical method for treating intrauterine diseases, usually used to treat endometriosis, intrauterine adhesions, endometrial hyperplasia, etc. During the curettage operation, the doctor introduces tools such as a curettage device into the uterine cavity through the cervical opening to remove abnormal tissue or blood in the uterine cavity to achieve the purpose of treatment.

Abortion is a surgical method to terminate pregnancy, usually used to terminate early pregnancy. During the abortion operation, the doctor introduces a suction device or other tools into the uterus through the cervix to remove the embryo and embryo sac to terminate the pregnancy.

Curettage and abortion are two different surgical procedures. Curettage is mainly used to treat intrauterine diseases, while abortion is mainly used to terminate early pregnancy. Before undergoing any surgery, you should consult to understand the purpose, method, risks and consequences of the surgery so that you can make an informed decision.