Patient's question:
Last week, my friend found out that she was accidentally pregnant. However, she had already married her boyfriend and did not want the child. So, I accompanied her to the hospital for medication-induced abortion. The doctor first had her undergo a vaginal discharge test to consult. Is it necessary to do a vaginal discharge test before medication-induced abortion?Doctor's answer:
Perform a routine careful examination of the vaginal discharge. This can help identify gynecological inflammation and other conditions, as medication abortion is after all a treatment for miscarriage. If the medication abortion is not complete, a D&C (dilation and curettage) may still be necessary. Confirm whether there is inflammation or other conditions to facilitate the surgical procedure and prevent retrograde infection during the medication abortion process. If inflammation is confirmed, appropriate anti-inflammatory medication should be taken promptly after the miscarriage, along with oral anti-inflammatory drugs.