Patient's question:
At 17 weeks pregnant, I'm having conflicts with my husband and in-laws. I want to get married and don't want to have a child anymore. Can I still have an abortion at 17 weeks?Doctor's answer:
70 days or less can undergo a miscarriage. However, the method varies depending on the time. For cases over 100 days, a medical abortion is required. In the second trimester, the placenta has already formed, and the fetus is larger with hardened bones. If you are 17 weeks pregnant and do not wish to keep the fetus, you need to be hospitalized to undergo an abortion. An artificial method to terminate early pregnancy between 12-24 weeks is called an early mid-trimester abortion. After a successful abortion, you usually need to stay in the hospital for careful observation for 3 days. If there are no abnormal conditions, you can be discharged after 3 days. The recommended recovery period is about half a month. For those who are generally weak, have poor constitution, or have experienced excessive blood loss, the recovery period can be shortened accordingly. At least one month of rest is necessary to avoid overexertion. Additionally, sexual activity is not allowed during this period, and it is important to maintain cleanliness.