Patient's question:
Morning, my younger sister had a medication abortion, but the gestational sac didn't come out. What should I do if the medication abortion didn't show the gestational sac coming out?Doctor's answer:
The most commonly used method for medication-induced abortion is the combination of mifepristone and misoprostol. After taking the last three tablets of misoprostol, the embryonic tissue is usually expelled within six hours. The embryonic tissue resembles meat-like material. If the gestational sac is not detected within six hours, it is likely that the medication has been successful. It is necessary to promptly go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination. If the gestational sac is still detected, a Dilation and Curettage (D&C) procedure should be performed in a timely manner.