Patient's question:
I just found out I'm pregnant. The current date is ten days later than the normal menstrual period. Last month, I had sex with my husband without a condom, which was in the middle of the month. This time it was an accidental pregnancy. I don't want this child, and I want to have an abortion. How many months can you have an abortion? Is medication abortion better or surgical abortion better?Doctor's answer:
You are 10 days late with your period. If you do not plan to have a child, you can consider an abortion during this stage. Generally, this stage allows for medication abortion. It is usually recommended to have an abortion before the tenth week of pregnancy because the fetus has not yet fully developed at this stage. Abortion at this stage causes less damage to a woman's body, the surgical procedure is relatively simple, and does not require hospitalization. Medication abortion may result in incomplete miscarriage, so you could also opt for a surgical abortion at the hospital after the sixth week of pregnancy. Surgical abortion does cause physical damage to a woman's body and is often accompanied by significant pain. Therefore, both medication abortion and surgical abortion have their own advantages and disadvantages. It is best to follow the advice of local medical professionals.