Patient's question:
Last week, I bought a pregnancy test kit because I was experiencing severe nausea and found out that I was pregnant. However, I didn't dare to tell my family, so I considered having a medication-induced abortion. But I'm very afraid of pain and don't know if medication-induced abortion causes abdominal pain. I'm not very knowledgeable about this.Doctor's answer:
Medication abortion can cause abdominal pain, which is similar to menstrual cramps, but the intensity of the pain varies from person to person. Within the first 49 days of pregnancy, medication abortion is possible. It is recommended that you first visit a hospital for a detailed gynecological ultrasound examination to confirm an intrauterine pregnancy before taking medication under the supervision of an obstetrician to induce abortion. After medication abortion, have a follow-up ultrasound examination once a week. Avoid lifting heavy objects within two weeks and refrain from sexual activity for one month.