Patient's question:
After taking medication for an abortion, I got pregnant again a month later. I don't want this one. How long do I have to wait to get an abortion?Doctor's answer:
Medication abortion is an option for women who become pregnant within 49 days. If the medication abortion is successful, it causes the least interference to the uterus and prevents the need for a second surgical procedure. Surgical abortion involves scraping the uterus, which medication abortion can prevent. However, most women under 49 days will still require a surgical procedure. Generally, it is recommended to first attempt medication abortion before considering a surgical procedure. The damage to the uterus from medication abortion is typically less severe than that from a direct surgical procedure.It should be noted that the more times a woman undergoes an abortion, the higher the likelihood of future complications. Additionally, individual experiences vary—some women may continue to conceive after five or six abortions, while others may become infertile after just one or two procedures.