What is the difference between Qing Palace and abortion?

Both uterine curettage and surgical abortion are common gynecological surgeries, but they differ significantly in many aspects.

1. Different Purposes

Abortion: The main purpose is to remove the pregnancy tissue in the uterus to terminate the pregnancy. This is usually suitable for early pregnancy termination or residual removal.

Uterine curettage: The purpose is more specific, that is, to completely remove the pregnancy tissue in the uterus. It is usually performed after a failed medical abortion to ensure that there is no residue in the uterus.

2. Different methods

Abortion: Generally, a vacuum suction device and a tube are passed through the vagina into the uterus to remove tissue by suction. Surgical abortion can also include forceps curettage.

Uterine curettage: This can be done by surgical curettage or using a suction device. During the procedure, the doctor first dilates the cervix and then uses a suction device or a curette to remove tissue from the uterus.

3. Postoperative recovery time

Abortion: Usually the recovery time after surgery is short, and the patient can resume normal activities within a few days.

Curettage: Because the operation is more complicated, it may take longer to recover.

IV. Indications

Abortion: Suitable for termination of early pregnancy.

Uterine curettage: Suitable for treatment after failed medical abortion and termination of late pregnancy.

5. Medication

Uterine curettage may include the use of drugs such as misoprostol to increase uterine contractions and promote cervical dilation.

VI. Risks

Abortion: Generally low risk, but may occasionally cause infection or bleeding.

Uterine curettage: As the operation is more complicated, it may be accompanied by more risks of complications, such as uterine perforation, infection, etc.

Understanding these distinctions can help patients and physicians make more informed decisions when choosing surgery.