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The Difference between Medical Abortion & Surgical Abortion

Kymberly Williams
Last updated: 2023/01/24 at 6:23 AM
Kymberly Williams Published June 18, 2013
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Medical abortion & Surgical abortion differences exist. Don’t want to continue your pregnancy? And Depending on your stage of pregnancy, you should consider abortion. Medical abortion is done only in the first weeks of pregnancy. Surgical Abortion

People who want to abort their child should understand the distinctions between both types.  The below chart indicates the difference between medical and surgical abortion: Medical Abortion and Surgical Abortion

Medical and Surgical Abortion
medical abortion or surgical abortion

Differentiation of Abortion Types

Abortions are of two types: they are medical and surgical abortions.  We had discussed it in below with tabulation.

 Medical abortionSurgical abortion
Other NamesMedical abortion Therapeutic medical abortion-induced abortion

Elective medical abortion

Non-surgical abortion

Surgical abortion Aspiration
Vacuum aspiration suction aspirationD&A
Who can undergo the procedure?1. Pregnancy should be treated if it is harmful to the mother’s health.

2. If the woman doesn’t want to continue the pregnancy

3.  Pregnancy resulted from rape or incest

1. If the growing baby has birth defects or genetic problems

2.If the pregnancy is harmful to the mother’s health

3. If the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest

Risks1. For instance, Continued bleeding

2. Infection

3. Diarrhea

4. Pain

5 Pregnancy tissues left in the body that make surgery a necessity

6. Vomiting & Nausea

1. Damage to the uterus or cervix.

2. Excessive bleeding

3. A scar on the inside of the uterus.

4. Infection of the Fallopian tubes or in the uterus

5. Uterine perforation

6. Reaction to anesthesia or medications

Success Rate89-95% EffectiveMore than 98-99% effective
Failure rate2-11% failure1-2% failure
Clinical stayMore visits required and each with few hoursA single visit with few hours.  Specifically, healthcare providers will tell you when you can go home.
Procedure performed byLicensed health care providerLicensed health care provider
Post-procedure painIntense pain and lasts for few daysPain lasts for a concise period
Post-procedure bleedingAdditionally, heavy bleeding lasts for 9-16 days, but some women can bleed for more than 30 daysMinimal and light bleeding evidently lasts for 1-7 days
Risk of cervical and uterine damageThere is no possibility of injury to your cervix and uterus as no instruments are involved.The possibility of risk, in comparison with but very rare
CostFDA approved drugs cost more.Depending on where you go, hospitals may cost more.
Recovery timeFurthermore, no hospital stay is required, as no anesthetic is used.As anesthesia is used, it will take longer for your recovery.

Final Thoughts on Medical Abortion & Surgical Abortion

This information has been helpful to you, and I hope you understand the difference between surgical abortion and medical abortion.

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Kymberly Williams June 18, 2013
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Kymberly Williams, Editor of the momswomb.com, a complete body, mind and spirit support system that helps women through fertility, pregnancy, birth, and into new mommyhood. She has always been especially drawn to working with pregnant woman and new mothers and geared much of her learning toward pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. Today she has built a thriving career based on her passion for fostering healthy moms and healthy babies.
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