Patient's question:
The doctor got pregnant last month and underwent medication-induced abortion. A month later, she experienced abdominal pain and bleeding symptoms. I want to ask if this is because the medication abortion wasn't complete. In such a case, is it necessary to go to the hospital for a second procedure to clear the uterine cavity?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is possible that you are experiencing menstruation. The vaginal bleeding after medication abortion generally never lasts less than 20 days. It has already been a month, and menstruation typically occurs between 30 and 50 days after the procedure. Therefore, it is recommended that you visit the gynecology department of a hospital for an ultrasound examination to understand the condition of your uterus and determine whether the bleeding is due to incomplete medication abortion. If it is indeed incomplete medication abortion, a Dilation and Curettage (D&C) should be performed promptly. If it is menstruation, no treatment is necessary.