Patient's question:
I didn't use protection with my husband a couple of days ago when we were playing, and as a result, my period hasn't come this month. I bought a pregnancy test and found out that I'm already pregnant. However, I don't want to have the surgical procedure to remove the embryo, because it sounds too painful. I want to know if taking medication for an abortion is safe?Doctor's answer:
If you decide to have medication abortion at an appropriate and safe gestational age, it is generally relatively safe unless there are special circumstances. The risks are relatively higher if you have a history of multiple miscarriages, which can easily lead to intrauterine residual tissue, poor uterine involution, or severe bleeding. Alternatively, if you have other underlying conditions, such as heart or brain diseases, abnormal blood sugar or blood pressure, the risks will be relatively greater. If the pain during the D&C procedure is unbearable, you can choose a painless surgical abortion under visual guidance.