Abortion has risks that need to be considered. The danger of abortion is increasing if done without medical knowledge carried out by experts. Abortion is an action procedure to end a pregnancy. Abortion can be done using drugs taken or through surgery. Generally, abortion is done for under 24 weeks' gestation.
Complication risk
The danger of abortion needs to be known because of the risk of complications. Infection is one of the most commonly encountered during an abortion. Apart from infection, there is also the risk of damage to the cervix. One damage that can occur is the presence of a hole in the cervix. This risk increases along with the increasing age of the pregnancy. Likewise the risk of serious bleeding.
Under 13 weeks of pregnancy, abortion has a lower risk than pregnancies over the age of 20 weeks. If there is serious bleeding, a blood transfusion is needed immediately. Although the possibility is small, there is also the danger of abortion in the form of damage to the uterus. Especially if the abortion is done at the age of 12 to 24 weeks, either abortion through medication or by surgery. In addition, there are also some side effects that are often complained of after an abortion, including abdominal pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or mild bleeding that can last up to 2-4 weeks after an abortion. The side effects of abortion can vary between women.
After 4 to 6 weeks post-abortion, menstruation will return to normal. Even so, keep an eye on signs of complications such as severe pain that cannot be controlled with anti-pain drugs that are available free on the market, high fever, and discharge of smelling fluid from the vagina.
Possible Return to Pregnancy
It has not been proven that abortion will affect a woman's ability to get pregnant again, which is supported by a variety of studies. Some women can get pregnant again soon after an abortion. Although for some women, abortion will not affect the ability to return to pregnancy, there is a risk of fertility disorders. Especially if an infection occurs during an abortion that is not handled properly. The infection can spread to the fallopian tubes and ovaries, thus triggering the risk of ectopic pregnancy to fertility disorders.
In addition, there is research evidence that women who have had an abortion through surgery have a higher risk of preterm labor. The risk of labor below 37 weeks' gestation is also increasing in women who have had several abortions. Coupled with the risk of low baby weight, bleeding during pregnancy and disorders of the placenta.
Consult with your doctor about the dangers of abortion along with the risk of further complications. In addition, note also the legal rules regarding abortion that are permissible, because if they violate the rules, this practice can be subject to legal sanctions that are not light.
