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I have type 1 diabetes i hadhad a c-section 14 yrs ago and i'm 6 wks pregnant now. can i do a surgical abortion and is there a risk of uterine rupture?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: you can have an abortion. the risk or uterine rupture from an abortion is extremely low

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 5/21/2016

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