Understanding Surgical Abortion Success Rates & Potential Complications

Question
I had a surgical abortion 1 week ago (6-sep-2012) and i regret it so much!!!!
I've been reading online about failed surgical abortions and i am wondering what are the chances of this?
My only scan was at 5weeks and 6days and the abortion was done at 10 weeks gestation..
I am probably giving myself false hope of it failing so i would like to no the facts..

Answer
Hello Jess,

I am sorry to read that you regret your decision, try not to let it weigh too heavily on your mind.

Less than 1% of surgical abortions fail, so I am afraid the chances of it failing are extremely slim.

Some women do feel as though they have made the wrong decision following an abortion, and that is normal. I'd advise you to seek post-abortion counselling: http://www.abortionaftercare.ie/post-abortion-counselling

I wish you all the best and I hope you feel better soon,

Laura