Patient's question:
Recently, I accidentally got pregnant, but I don't want the child, so I want to have a medication abortion. However, I heard that you need to bring a basin after the medication abortion. I would like to ask, what is the purpose of bringing a basin, and how is it used?Doctor's answer:
If you get pregnant unintentionally and do not plan to keep the baby, you can wait until about 40 days after your period to go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination to rule out ectopic pregnancy. After that, you can choose to have an abortion or medication abortion, and there is no need to bring a basin. It is recommended to closely monitor the bleeding from the vagina after taking mifepristone. If the bleeding is heavy, you need to go to the hospital promptly for uterine clearance. After one week, go to the hospital for an ultrasound to check if the miscarriage is complete. If you do not plan to get pregnant, you need to take effective contraceptive measures to avoid unintended pregnancy. Frequent abortions can be harmful to your body and the endometrium. You can use condoms for contraception or have an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted after your period is clean for safer contraception.