Abortion is a source of great distress and conflict for many women. Unplanned pregnancies can leave them feeling helpless and conflicted. Sometimes it's due to a lack of ability or confidence to welcome a new life, other times it's unplanned, or factors affecting the fetus or the mother that prevent them from having the child. For various unfortunate reasons, the baby may never have the chance to see the world. Nowadays, hospitals use different abortion procedures depending on the stage of pregnancy. So, at what stage of pregnancy is an abortion no longer possible?
Abortion procedures are mainly divided into two categories: painless abortion and induced labor. Painless abortion has strict time restrictions, generally best performed within 35-60 days after confirmation of pregnancy. It shouldn't be too early or too late, because at this stage the uterus is not large, and the placenta and fetus are not yet mature, making it easier to completely remove the tissue from the gestational sac. The procedure only takes 3-5 minutes, is simple, and causes minimal harm to the woman's body. After the procedure, the woman can rest for 1-2 hours and go home; hospitalization is generally not required. Sometimes, medical abortion can be performed if the pregnancy is less than 49 days, but this requires hospitalization to observe whether the tissue has been completely removed; otherwise, there is a risk of miscarriage. Furthermore, women with ectopic pregnancies cannot undergo medical abortion. Therefore, surgical abortion is currently the best option for terminating pregnancy. Women who decide to have an abortion should pay attention to the timing and try to choose a painless abortion method.
If you are more than 70 days pregnant, or more than 10 weeks, you cannot choose surgical abortion; you can only have induced labor. This type of surgery is more difficult and has a greater impact on the body. The later the gestational age, the higher the risk, and it is easy to cause massive bleeding. Hospitalization for observation is also required after the procedure. Induction of labor between 12 and 24 weeks of pregnancy (3 to 6 months) is considered mid-pregnancy. At this stage, the placenta has formed, the fetus is larger, and the bones have hardened. The commonly used method of induced labor now mainly involves using medication to induce uterine contractions, thereby causing cervical dilation and pushing the fetus out of the birth canal, similar to the principle of childbirth.
Pregnancy beyond 6 months is considered late-term induced labor, as the fetus has largely completed its development, making the procedure extremely risky. Generally, hospitals will not perform induced labor on women past 8 months of pregnancy, highlighting the immense danger. Induced labor after 8 months is only permitted in cases where there are problems with the fetus or the mother.
When is it safe to have an abortion? Actually, hospitals strictly adhere to different abortion procedures based on the stage of pregnancy. Abortions can be performed when the pregnancy is less than 8 months. However, we would like to remind women who are truly considering an abortion to think carefully and be mindful of the timing. The later the abortion, the greater the harm to the body. Choosing the right time, hospital, and doctor is crucial for ensuring your safety.
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