Patient's question:
Today I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The ultrasound report said I was about 9 weeks pregnant, with a gestational sac size of 41mm. I saw online that with this time and gestational sac size, it's already unsuitable for medication abortion. However, the doctor said I could still have a medication abortion because it would be less harmful, especially since I had an induced abortion before. I don't know if the doctor didn't see my ultrasound report or something else.Hello, can I still have a medication abortion? If it's not completely cleaned out, is the harm from a D&C (dilation and curettage) greater than from a surgical abortion? What kind of assistance do you need: Please ask the doctor to tell me exactly how to decide—whether to follow the doctor's advice and have a medication abortion or something else. If it's not completely cleaned out, is the harm from a D&C greater than from a surgical abortion? Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Actually, whether it's medication abortion or surgical abortion, the harm to a woman is quite significant. If the pregnancy is within 49 days and the gestational sac is less than 20mm, medication abortion can be performed. However, since you are now about 9 weeks pregnant and the gestational sac is quite large, medication abortion is not suitable for you. If medication abortion is not completely effective, a follow-up D&C (dilation and curettage) may be necessary, which means additional harm to your body. This is not good for your health. I suggest you change to a different hospital, preferably a private People's Hospital, and seek a specialized gynecologist to minimize harm to your body as much as possible.