Patient's question:
I already have a child at home, so I don't want to get pregnant again. I have had two abortions before, done at the hospital. This time, I've "won" again—it's been a month now. I don't want to go to the hospital anymore and would like to take medication to induce an abortion at home. What are the side effects of doing this?Doctor's answer:
Medical abortion is a method to terminate early pregnancy, primarily achieved by taking oral medication to induce abdominal pain and bleeding, thereby causing a miscarriage. However, medical abortion is not 100% effective and may lead to incomplete miscarriage. Additionally, it may cause the bleeding period to shorten. Prolonged bleeding can weaken the body's resistance and may also lead to recurrent infections. It is recommended to visit a hospital for an ultrasound examination to confirm intrauterine pregnancy before undergoing medical abortion under the guidance of a doctor. Regular follow-up is also necessary to rule out residual tissue in the uterine cavity.