Patient's question:
I am pregnant, but I don't want to have the baby. I want a medication abortion. Hello, how many days does a medication abortion take?Doctor's answer:
First, a thorough ultrasound examination is required to diagnose an intrauterine pregnancy and rule out ectopic pregnancy before undergoing medication-induced abortion. Medication-induced abortion typically takes about three days. The first medication must be taken within 36 to 48 hours, and the second medication should be taken at dawn on the third day. Generally, after taking the medication, the gestational sac is expelled within 4 to 6 hours. Additionally, it is important to rest more, take antibiotics to prevent inflammation and infection, and strictly avoid sexual activity for one month. A week after the miscarriage, an ultrasound should be performed to rule out any remaining tissue.