Patient's question:
The doctor had a disagreement with her boyfriend last month due to some issues. My period was delayed by one day and I felt uneasy, so I took a self-test and found out I was pregnant. Now she has found a new girlfriend, so I cannot keep this child. Doctor, can I have a medication abortion at 31 days of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Medication abortion is suitable for pregnant women without diseases in other vital organs and those with early intrauterine pregnancy within 49 days. If the menstrual period has been delayed for 31 days, it is still not possible to confirm normal intrauterine pregnancy through gynecological MRI. Even if it is a normal intrauterine pregnancy, the gestational sac expelled outside the body may be too small to be identified by a doctor, leading to uncertainty about whether the abortion is complete.It is recommended that you wait until around 42 days to visit a hospital for a gynecological ultrasound examination. If normal intrauterine pregnancy is confirmed, you can then decide on medication abortion. Medication abortion must be carried out under the close and careful observation and guidance of a doctor. Taking medication at home for abortion may result in incomplete miscarriage and severe bleeding, which could potentially be life-threatening.