Patient's question:
My girlfriend is going to have an abortion tomorrow, so I would like to consult. Does she need to stay in the hospital after a painless abortion?Doctor's answer:
An abortion without anesthesia does not require hospitalization. It is an outpatient procedure. After the surgery, you can go home after being carefully observed for one or two hours. The estimated gestational age starts from the first day of your last menstrual period. The best time for an abortion without anesthesia is between weeks 6 and 7 of pregnancy. You need to go to the hospital for a follow-up visit, complete the necessary tests, such as blood and urine tests, vaginal discharge tests, and ultrasounds, before scheduling the abortion without anesthesia. Eight hours before the surgery, you must fast, not eating or drinking. Three days before the surgery, you should avoid sexual activity.