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Comparison
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Medical Abortion
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Surgical Abortion
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How much is the cost?
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RM500 – RM900
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RM950 – RM4500
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At which pregnancy stage is suitable for this procedure?
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The safest medical procedure is recommended for the first 9 weeks.(Mifepristone & Misoprostol).
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1st & 2nd trimester. Pregnancy below 6 weeks is not suitable for surgical abortion.
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How long does abortion occur?
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In a few hours or up to 3 days.
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In 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
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What are the side effects?
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Normal side effects such as nausea, bleeding and abdominal cramps (like period pain).
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From mild to very strong cramping during the abortion. Antibiotics are provided during the procedure.
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How often will I bleed?
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Heavy bleeding and passing clots in the first 3 days. Then followed by lighter bleeding which may continue for a few weeks.
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Heavy bleeding and passing clots. Usually light to moderate bleeding and may continue to occur for 6 – 8 weeks during recovery.
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Can the abortion fail?
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99.9% medical abortions are successful within 9 weeks pregnancy.
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Surgical abortion within the first 12 weeks have the lowest risk of failure.
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Will there be any complications?
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The safety has been formally studied and approved by the FDA. Complications are rare unless taken under restricted health conditions.
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Surgical abortion has been studied for over 25 years. Usually the 1st trimester abortion has less than 1% complication.
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Does it risk my fertility for future pregnancy?
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No
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No
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What are other features in comparison?
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Safely causes natural-miscarriage with no injection, no anesthesia, no instruments or no vacuum involved.
Highly effective within 9 weeks.
Abortion at home is more comforting & private.
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The embryo is removed by emptying the uterus either by injection, anesthesia, sharp instruments & vacuum.
Mostly carried-out during 6 – 14th week pregnancy.
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