Patient's question:
After getting pregnant, I wanted to have medication abortion. The doctor said that medication abortion needs a certain time interference. What is the earliest time I can have medication abortion?Doctor's answer:
Using medication abortion has time constraints. It is generally recommended that the duration of missed periods should not exceed 49 days. Therefore, medication abortion should be considered only after at least five weeks of pregnancy. This is because at this stage, a careful ultrasound examination can reveal the gestational sac. Hence, you can undergo a detailed ultrasound examination after five weeks of pregnancy to confirm an intrauterine pregnancy. Once confirmed, you can proceed with medication abortion under the guidance of a doctor. After medication abortion, it is important to visit the hospital promptly for a follow-up ultrasound to rule out any residual tissue in the uterine cavity.