Patient's question:
How long after pregnancy can you have medication abortion? Can you have medication abortion at 8 weeks pregnant? Can it be completely effective? Is medication abortion safe?Doctor's answer:
Medication abortion is a method of terminating early pregnancy by using drugs that antagonize progesterone and drugs that stimulate uterine contractions. It is a type of artificial abortion and is generally suitable for early pregnancy within 49 days. There must be contraindications for drug use. Generally, the fewer days medication abortion is used, the better the effect. Medication abortion can be cleared. Medication abortion also carries risks, such as the possibility of severe bleeding, and must be performed in a hospital equipped with conditions for Dilation and Curettage (D&C) surgery.