Patient's question:
I haven't seen my boyfriend in a long time, and after we got together, we forgot to use contraception. This month, my period hasn't come, so I took a pregnancy test and found out I'm pregnant. We're not planning to have a child, so we want to consider an abortion. I'd like to ask how long after pregnancy can an abortion be performed?Doctor's answer:
If a woman gets pregnant and does not want the baby, she should try to have a painless abortion within 35-50 days. By this time, the gestational sac is clearly visible on ultrasound, the uterus is not too large, the uterine wall muscle is relatively thin, and the embryo is easier to extract. Therefore, the surgery time and bleeding volume are relatively low, and the body recovers more completely after the abortion. The earlier the abortion is performed, the clearer the effect and the lower the risk factor.After the surgery, within 2 hours, pay attention to avoid catching a cold and eat plenty of nutritious foods. After the abortion, pay attention to rest, avoid spicy and cold foods, and strictly prohibit sexual activity. If you are not planning to get pregnant for a while, take contraceptive measures to prevent accidental pregnancy. Condoms can be chosen as a contraceptive method.