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Is abortion pill worse or surgical abortion?

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Surgery: Surgery has a lot of risks, no matter what the procedure or the reason. Although pills also carry their risks as well, many would argue that surgery carries more risks and possible known complications with it than pills. Hope that generally answers your question.

Answered 2/24/2020

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