In very rare cases, a woman may need a blood transfusion. Eighteen subsequently had complete abortions, but seven required suction curettage. In all seven women who required suction curettage, there was histologic evidence of disruption in the conceptus. No important side effects or complications were noted. A second study by Dr. Eric Schaff was held at the University of Rochester.
Many women consider the procedure less invasive.
No anesthetics are required. The procedure can be done in a physician's office. This may offer the woman more privacy when compared to a trip to an abortion clinic. The duration of the procedure and its related bleeding are greater. The woman may be distressed at seeing the expelled embryo.