A 41-year-old member asked:
is having an abortion safe?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Raj Syalanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 33 years experience
Yes: See a specialist. Done correctly it is very safe.
6.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Alfredo Nievesanswered
Gynecology 40 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 11 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 46 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
A 47-year-old member asked:
What is the latest to get an abortion and be safe?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 29 years experience
Earlier is better: As a genral rule the earlier the safer, after 12 weeks is a big jump from under 12 weeks. Laws also vary from state to state, usually up to around 20 weeks: try www.Plannedparenthood.Org as a resource, you should be able to get help with your state's laws there. Good luck.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Is it safe to do abortion in 20 days ?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Xin-Nong Lianswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Can I have a safe abortion even if I have myoma?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Timothy Raichleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Yes but...: If you have a D&C procedure under any circumstances, if the uterus is distorted or enlarged by uterine fibroids, the procedure is inherently more risky. It should be done with ultrasound guidance.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to masturbate after abortion?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Just wait until you : Feel up to it. Would not place any objects in orifices.
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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