A 41-year-old member asked:
Is having an abortion safe?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Raj Syalanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 34 years experience
Yes: See a specialist. Done correctly it is very safe.
6.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Alfredo Nievesanswered
Gynecology 41 years experience
Yes: Abortions if performed by an experienced provider has less risk than if you were a smoker and taking birth contrl pills. Safe if you are emotionally and morally prepared for the termination of the pregnancy.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Brian Nguyenanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 12 years experience
Yes: Having an abortion is nearly ALWAYS safer than going through with an unplanned pregnancy. Independent of pregnancy though, abortion is VERY safe with risks of bleeding/infection/damage to the uterus all at
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to get an abortion?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jumnah Thanapathyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 47 years experience
Yes: As long as it is done by a qualified md who has been trained to do the procedure, .
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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