Patient's question:
I tested positive for pregnancy with a pregnancy test a few days ago, but I don't want to keep it. When can I have a medication abortion?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, you can have an abortion around 40 to 50 days of pregnancy. Generally, if you choose to have an abortion, it is not recommended to opt for medication abortion because it may not be completely effective, requiring a second D&C procedure to resolve the issue. It is advised to have a formal surgical abortion at a hospital, as this causes less mental trauma for women and allows for quicker recovery. Surgical abortion is safer. If medication abortion is incomplete or successful later on, a D&C procedure will still be needed to resolve the issue.