Abortion

Alternative names:

induced abortion; suction curettage; surgical abortion

Risks:

Risks for any anesthesia are:

• reactions to medications
• problems breathing

Risks for any surgery are:

• bleeding
• infection

Additional risks of surgical abortion include:

• excessive bleeding
• infection of the uterus
• infection of the Fallopian tubes (which can cause scarring and interfere with fertility (infertility)
• puncture (perforation) of the uterus (rare)
• emotional or psychological distress

The decision to have an abortion is an intensely personal one. HouseCall recommends competent counseling before making this decision.