Patient's question:
I am still in school and secretly living with my boyfriend. I didn't take proper contraceptive measures, and now I'm about one and a half months pregnant. Because I cannot keep this child, I want to have an abortion. How long should I wait before having an abortion for it to be more appropriate?Doctor's answer:
If you do not want to have a child, you can choose medication abortion, surgical abortion, or induction abortion. The more advanced the pregnancy, the greater the harm to a woman's body from this procedure. Therefore, you can take medication for an abortion within 49 days of pregnancy, as this is the least harmful method. However, it may lead to incomplete abortion, which may require repeated procedures to clear the uterus. The most ideal method of abortion is a painless surgical abortion, which can be performed between 42 and 70 days of pregnancy. When undergoing a painless surgical abortion, it is important to choose a public hospital.