Patient's question:
How big is the gestational sac expelled during medication abortion? Is medication abortion painful? What medication is the best for medication abortion, and how long does it take to fully recover?Doctor's answer:
Adopting medication abortion, there is usually some pain when taking the last three tablets of the medication, as the drugs can enhance uterine contractions, leading to significant abdominal pain, which can cause the gestational sac to be expelled. Once the gestational sac is expelled, the pain will decrease. Generally, medication abortion is recommended for menstrual cycle days that are not less than 49 days, and the shorter the duration, the better the effect. Additionally, an ultrasound examination is required to confirm an intrauterine pregnancy. At this stage, the gestational sac is usually small, not exceeding 2.0 cm. Medication abortion primarily involves the concurrent use of mifepristone and misoprostol, with a complete recovery time of 1 to 2 weeks. However, after medication abortion, it is necessary to undergo an early ultrasound re-examination at the local hospital to rule out the possibility of residual tissue in the uterine cavity.