After discovering an ectopic pregnancy, it is necessary to terminate the pregnancy to avoid causing massive bleeding and endangering the life of the pregnant woman. At this point, some measures need to be taken, such as abortion. Many ectopic pregnancy patients are afraid of this surgery. So, is abortion dangerous for 40 year old ectopic pregnancy patients?
Abortion surgery for 40 year old ectopic pregnancy carries certain risks. Ectopic pregnancy surgery can cause certain harm to women's bodies. Possible intrauterine infection and sepsis may occur due to operational reasons. There is a high probability of uterine perforation. If the abortion is incomplete, it may lead to another palace cleaning. For elderly pregnant women, the risk factor is relatively increased. Chemotherapy is generally administered systemically or locally. For people who are not suitable for surgery, doctors may also choose medical abortion. The commonly used medication is metronidazole.
Ectopic pregnancy is when the fertilized egg does not develop inside the uterus, but appears outside the uterus, because the sustained development of the fertilized egg requires the absorption and digestion of surrounding tissues to obtain sufficient nutrients. Because the fertilized egg is not in the uterus, it will continue to grow and erode the large blood vessels of important organs, leading to abdominal pain, or shock after heavy bleeding, and even threatening the life of the pregnant woman.
Induced abortion for ectopic pregnancy poses certain risks for 40 year old pregnant women, and a low-risk plan should be chosen for treatment.
