Patient's question:
Hello doctor, my friend is 24 years old. A few days ago, she accidentally had sexual intercourse with her boyfriend. The day before yesterday, she discovered she was pregnant, but she is currently unable to have a child. She can't afford an abortion and is considering a medication abortion. She's afraid her family will find out, so she wants to ask, what is the best time for a medication abortion?Doctor's answer:
The best time for medication abortion is within 49 days of a missed period. It's not necessarily the earlier the better; at least a B should be done to confirm intrauterine pregnancy after 38 days, with the gestational sac size being over 10 millimeters and the yolk sac structure visible. One advantage of medication abortion is that it does not involve uterine cavity procedures. However, the disadvantage is prolonged bleeding. If there is excessive bleeding or residual tissue, a D&C (dilation and curettage) may be required.