Patient's question:
The last menstrual period was on November 1-3. Today is December 4, and my period hasn't arrived yet. I took a few pregnancy test strips with morning urine and found out I'm pregnant. It's only been a little over 30 days, and I've had two abortions before, which made me very scared of surgery. Now I have a five-year-old child, and I'm also working. So, I'm considering a medication abortion.Hello Doctor: With my situation, would medication abortion still be suitable? I don't have any other health issues, oh, I've been having occasional mild cramping in my stomach lately. I'm about five kilometers away from Nan'an. I don't know which hospital to choose to buy the medication, and what are the typical costs for medication abortion? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
In this case, the time of conception is approximately around 20 days. Medication abortion can be performed within 49 days of pregnancy, while if it exceeds 49 days, it can only be done through a minor uterine evacuation. Therefore, you currently have the indication for medication abortion. It can be performed, and it is recommended to do so as soon as possible without delaying any further. You should have the medication abortion done at a regular hospital. Regular hospitals have experienced departments of obstetrics and gynecology, and if any complications occur again, they can be resolved more maturely.