Patient's question:
I recently had a medication abortion and don't know if it was completely effective. What would happen if the medication abortion wasn't completely effective?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the medication abortion is not completely effective, it may lead to persistent vaginal bleeding and severe abdominal pain. Generally, it is normal to experience extremely light vaginal bleeding and mild abdominal pain within a week. It is recommended that you undergo a follow-up ultrasound examination around two weeks after the medication abortion to check the complete recovery of the uterus and whether there are any remnants inside. If remnants are found, medication or a D&C procedure may be necessary.