Patient's question:
I am pregnant, but I don't want this child. A friend recommended I have a medication abortion. What is a medication abortion?Doctor's answer:
Medical abortion refers to the use of oral medication to induce a miscarriage within the first 40 days of pregnancy. It is usually achieved by taking misoprostol orally to help expel the pregnancy, thereby achieving the effect of a miscarriage. However, medical abortion generally has strict requirements for the size of the embryo. If the embryo is too large, medical abortion cannot be performed to avoid incomplete miscarriage and the potential for secondary uterine evacuation, which can cause harm. It is recommended to undergo a thorough examination at the hospital, receive a diagnosis, and then undergo the appropriate miscarriage procedure under the guidance of a doctor.