Patient's question:
My colleague got pregnant before getting married because she was young and felt embarrassed about going to the hospital for an abortion. So, she took medication to have a miscarriage. Since she's young and doesn't understand, she wants to ask about the side effects after taking the medication for an abortion. What kind of side effects can she expect, and will it affect her ability to conceive in the future?Doctor's answer:
After medication abortion, it is generally necessary to take two oral medications. Most people do not experience significant side effects after taking the first medication, but they may appear again after taking the second medication. This can result in symptoms such as bleeding and abdominal pain. Once bleeding resumes, it is important to carefully monitor the amount of vaginal bleeding and check if a gestational sac is expelled. The bleeding period after medication abortion usually lasts about a week. An ultrasound follow-up can be performed 2-3 days after the bleeding stops to rule out any residual tissue in the uterine cavity. During this stage, it is necessary to use antibiotics to prevent infections and avoid complications that could affect future pregnancy.