Patient's question:
Doctor, hello, I'm only 24 years old this year, just got married recently, and don't want children yet, but I accidentally got pregnant. I don't know how to have an abortion, so I came here to ask you. Doctor, is it better to use medication for an abortion or is it safer to have an abortion?Doctor's answer:
Medication abortion is generally suitable for early pregnancy within 49 days. The earlier, the higher the success rate. However, medication abortion carries the risk of incomplete abortion, which may require a follow-up procedure to clear the uterus. Surgical abortion is typically suitable for around 40 days. There is also a painless surgical option, which is quicker and more convenient. Of course, compared to medication abortion, it causes more harm to the body. Regardless of the method chosen, it is necessary to have a thorough medical examination and diagnosis at the hospital to confirm intrauterine pregnancy and ensure there are no abnormalities before proceeding with medication or surgical abortion.