Which statement is true about the risk of cervical injury from induced abortion as discussed?

Which statement is true about the risk of cervical injury from induced abortion as discussed?

• A. Cervical injury from induced abortion is common
• B. Menstrual extraction cannot be performed
• C. Cervical injury from induced abortion is rare
• D. The risk of bleeding is negligible

Answer: (C)

Cervical injury from induced abortion is rare because modern techniques and skilled technique minimize trauma to the cervix. With proper cervical dilation, gentle instrumentation, and careful suction or evacuation, the cervix is protected from perforation or laceration, so the risk remains low. That makes the statement about rarity the best answer. The idea that cervical injury is common overstates risk, and while menstrual extraction is historically relevant, it is not a standard barrier to performing procedures today. Also, some bleeding after abortion is expected, so the risk of bleeding is not negligible, even if major hemorrhage is uncommon.

Cervical injury from induced abortion is rare because modern techniques and skilled technique minimize trauma to the cervix. With proper cervical dilation, gentle instrumentation, and careful suction or evacuation, the cervix is protected from perforation or laceration, so the risk remains low. That makes the statement about rarity the best answer. The idea that cervical injury is common overstates risk, and while menstrual extraction is historically relevant, it is not a standard barrier to performing procedures today. Also, some bleeding after abortion is expected, so the risk of bleeding is not negligible, even if major hemorrhage is uncommon.