Patient's question:
I did something intimate with my boyfriend a few days ago, and then I got pregnant. But I don't want to be pregnant. Can I take birth control pills to have an abortion?Doctor's answer:
Early pregnancy termination can be done in two ways: medication abortion or surgical abortion. Medication abortion typically involves the use of mifepristone combined with misoprostol, and it is most effective within 49 days. Surgical abortion, especially the painless type, usually does not require medication abortion and involves a direct uterine evacuation, which is most effective around 40 days. Birth control pills cannot terminate a pregnancy. If you do not want to have a child, it is recommended to visit a hospital for a thorough examination as soon as possible. Only after the examination shows no abnormalities should you consider additional methods to terminate the early pregnancy.