Patient's question:
I am pregnant for the first time, but due to various reasons, I cannot keep this child. Today, I went to the hospital to prepare for an abortion without pain. The doctor asked me to have an ultrasound. The result of the ultrasound seems to be around 50, though I'm not sure about the exact number. I still trust the doctor. They have already prescribed the medication. The doctor said I need to come back in three days for a D&C procedure. Then I went home. Later, I checked some posts online and found many concerns:Second, I realized that what I'm undergoing seems to be medication abortion, right? But many people in the posts said that it should be an abortion without pain. So why did the doctor at the hospital still recommend medication abortion?
Doctor's answer:
Usually, medication abortion can only be performed within seven weeks, which clearly does not apply to your situation. Due to the prolonged gestation period, vacuum aspiration may also not be able to solve the problem, and your condition requires the implementation of a Dilation and Curettage (D&C) procedure. The medication prescribed is for softening the cervix. It is recommended to follow the doctor's advice regarding medication and to undergo the surgery on schedule. This procedure is still a type of painless abortion, and anesthesia will be administered during the surgery. Do not trust advertisements; seek formal medical treatment, as the cost will not be high, and the physical harm will also be minimal.