A Look at Why Abortions Take Place
There are a number of reasons why abortion takes place. However, what needs to be kept in mind is that abortion should only be done when necessary. Here is a look at why the process of abortion is complicated and why you should exercise caution before undergoing abortion.
What do the stats say?
Unsafe abortions results in maternal deaths of 70,000 approximately and 5 million are admitted to hospital with complications. Induced abortion in accordance with the law in developed countries is considered as the safest procedure in the world of medicine. Approximately 44 million abortions are performed globally and almost half of it performed in an unsafe way. Only 40 percent of the world's women have access to induced abortion in a legal way.
The first trimester abortion carries a small risk of complications. The risk is same when there is a miscarriage also. Out of every 100 women who undergo medical abortions,
2 or 3 will have to go to the hospital again to receive further medical care.
What are the possible complications that can arise?
There are a number of applications that can arise. The possible complications, their symptoms and treatment are discussed below:
Heavy bleeding:
This complication can occur in less than 1% of medical abortions. If the bleeding is very heavy and lasts for more than 2 hours and soaks more than 2 large size sanitary pads per hour, then an immediate medical attention is required. Dizzy feeling or light headedness is the sign of too much of blood loss which is dangerous to health. A vacuum aspiration can be the best treatment for this condition. Very rarely in less than 0.2% cases, a blood transfusion is required.
Infection:
The germs from the vagina and cervix get into the uterus and causes infection. Sometimes a serious tubal infection can also occur. If fever (more than 38 degrees Celsius) persists for more than 24 hours, then there might be infections that need treatment. This condition can be treated with antibiotics or vacuum aspiration.
Second trimester abortions are having higher rates of complications compared to first trimester abortion. But most foetal abnormalities are detected after 14 weeks of pregnancy. In such cases, women may choose abortion, which can be performed by either medical methods or surgical methods. Third trimester abortion is legally allowed if the mother is at risk of being harmed by the pregnancy. Less than 1% abortions takes place in the third trimester.
