Difference between IVF reduction and ordinary induced abortion
IVF reduction and ordinary abortion are two different medical procedures, and there are obvious differences in their purpose, development mode, time and safety. The two will be elaborated from four aspects below.
1. Purpose and background
IVF reduction is an intervention measure for multiple pregnancy. Multiple pregnancy refers to the simultaneous development of two or more fetuses in the uterus. IVF technology often leads to multiple pregnancies, which pose a high risk to the health of pregnant women and fetuses. To reduce these risks, doctors may recommend IVF reduction.
Ordinary abortion refers to the termination of pregnancy through surgery or drugs, usually due to unexpected pregnancy or health reasons, rather than multiple pregnancy. Ordinary abortion is a common medical procedure used to terminate early pregnancy.
2. Operation process
IVF reduction is a surgical procedure that usually takes place between 7 and 12 weeks of pregnancy. During the operation, the doctor uses a needle tube under the guidance of ultrasound to puncture the uterus and abdomen, and terminates the development of one of the fetuses by injecting hemostatic agent. This process requires doctors to have professional skills and experience to ensure the safety and success of the operation.
Ordinary induced abortion can be performed through surgery or drugs. Surgical abortion is usually carried out between 6 and 12 weeks of pregnancy, and requires doctors to scrape the embryonic tissue in the uterus through uterine cavity suction or surgical instruments. Drug induced abortion is usually carried out within 7 weeks of pregnancy. Drugs are given to induce uterine contraction and expel embryos from the uterus.
3. Time window
The best time for IVF reduction is 7 to 12 weeks of pregnancy, which is the early stage of embryonic development. Operation within this time window can maximize the success rate of the operation and reduce the risk of complications.
The time window of ordinary induced abortion is relatively wider. Surgical abortion is usually carried out between 6 and 12 weeks of pregnancy, while medical abortion is usually carried out within 7 weeks of pregnancy. However, with the increase of pregnancy time, the operation difficulty of induced abortion will also increase.
4. Safety and health risks
Compared with ordinary induced abortion, IVF reduction has certain risks. Complications such as bleeding, infection and uterine perforation may occur during the operation. At the same time, surgical fetal reduction may have a certain impact on the rest of the fetus, including premature delivery, low birth weight and developmental abnormalities.
Ordinary abortion also has certain risks, especially surgical abortion may lead to complications, such as bleeding, infection and damage to the cervix. Drug induced abortion may cause severe uterine contraction and bleeding. But generally speaking, the risks and complications of ordinary abortion are relatively small, especially when operating in a hospital environment.
Summary
There are obvious differences between IVF and conventional abortion in purpose, operation process, time window and safety. IVF reduction is mainly aimed at multiple pregnancies and is performed by surgery. The time window is 7 to 12 weeks, but there are certain safety risks and the possibility of affecting the remaining fetuses. Ordinary abortion covers the termination of early singleton pregnancy, which can be performed through surgery or drugs. The time window is relatively wide, and the risk is relatively small. Before implementing any procedure, women should consult a professional doctor and make decisions according to the specific situation.
