Table 1.
Comparison of complications Between Medication and Surgical Abortion Methods According to the German Guideline on First-Trimester Abortion [14]
| Complications | Medical abortion | Surgical abortion |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy bleeding | 10/1000 | 2/1000 |
| Ongoing pregnancy | 10/1000 | 2/1000 |
| (Repeat) Vacuum aspiration | 30–50/1000 | 30/1000 |
| Infections | 1–2/1000 | 0–110/1000* |
| Uterine perforation | Not applicable | 1/1000 |
| Cervical injury | Not applicable | 1–6/1000 |
*Note: with antibiotic prophylaxis, the risk of infections in surgical abortion is less than 20/1000