What is the difference between abortion and induced labor?

Many women do not know how much harm induced labor can cause them, so they do not immediately undergo abortion after discovering an unexpected pregnancy. So, is the difference between abortion and induced labor just the difference in time? In addition to time, what else is the difference between abortion and induced labor? Let's take a look at what the difference is between abortion and induced labor.

Artificial abortion refers to the operation of terminating pregnancy by artificial means in the early stage of pregnancy. It is widely used in clinical practice as a remedy for contraceptive failure. It is suitable for those who are not suitable to continue pregnancy for various reasons. It is contraindicated in the acute stage of various diseases (including acute inflammation of genitals), patients with severe systemic diseases, hyperemetic acidosis during pregnancy that has not been corrected, and those whose body temperature is greater than 37.5 degrees Celsius twice before the operation.

Induction of labor is generally divided into mid-pregnancy induction and late-pregnancy induction. Mid-pregnancy induction refers to the termination of pregnancy by artificial means between 12 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. This period is characterized by the formation of the placenta, a larger fetus, and a hardened skeleton. The cervix needs to be fully dilated for delivery. In addition, due to the enlargement of the uterus, the congestion and softening of the uterine wall, which can be easily damaged during surgery. Therefore, mid-term induction is more difficult than early artificial abortion and has more complications. Therefore, early artificial abortion should be performed as much as possible.

Late induction of labor refers to the presence of certain conditions in late pregnancy (after 28 weeks of pregnancy) that may be life-threatening to the mother or fetus. In this case, if there is no cephalopelvic asymmetry or abnormal fetal position, drug induction (oxytocin or misoprostol) may be considered to terminate the pregnancy and protect the lives of mother and child.

The harm of induced labor is far greater than that of artificial abortion. The best time for artificial abortion is 35-70 days. The earlier it is done, the less harm it will cause to the body. At present, the safest artificial abortion technology in the world is our hospital's micro-tube visual painless artificial abortion technology. It does not affect work and study on the second day after the operation, and is the best choice for unmarried women.