Patient's question:
Doctor, I am currently about 9 weeks pregnant, but I haven't made up my mind yet, so I'm not ready to have the baby. However, I don't know if I can still have a medication abortion at 9 weeks.Hello doctor, can I still have a medication abortion if I'm about 9 weeks pregnant?
Doctor's answer:
If you are 9 weeks pregnant, medication abortion cannot be performed, and you should consider an induced abortion, also known as a painless abortion. Medication abortion should be done within 7 weeks of pregnancy. If the gestational age is larger, medication abortion is more likely to be unsuccessful or result in incomplete miscarriage, requiring a follow-up procedure called a uterine aspiration, which is equivalent to an induced abortion. Therefore, at 9 weeks pregnant, you should consider an induced abortion. Wishing you a speedy recovery.