Patient's question:
I have been experiencing amenorrhea for 55 days and went to the hospital for an abortion. However, the doctor prescribed mifepristone, telling me to take it for two days before the abortion. I don't understand if this is an abortion or medication-induced abortion.Doctor's answer:
Mifepristone primarily promotes the shedding of the decidua and the aging of the endometrium. Therefore, using mifepristone before undergoing an induced abortion can enhance the aging of the decidua, making the uterine scraping process easier during the procedure and reducing the patient's pain. Thus, using mifepristone before an induced abortion can alleviate the patient's suffering and lower the risk of the surgery. Additionally, it is also important to eat more vegetables and fruits and engage in more outdoor exercise.