Patient's question:
I took the medication for medication abortion on the 5th. On the 7th, something came out, but I don't know if it's the expected discharge. Today, I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor wants me to have an ultrasound follow-up. Is that necessary?If it's a D&C (dilation and curettage), should the injection be given before or after the D&C?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, if bleeding continues one week after medication abortion, it is necessary to have an ultrasound examination at any time! The purpose of the ultrasound is to check whether the abortion is complete. Generally, medication abortion is recommended to be reviewed two weeks later. It is generally suggested to have an ultrasound examination. Before the examination, pay attention to filling the bladder, as this can increase the clarity of the examination. The chest pain symptoms you mentioned are generally normal physiological phenomena. If you are concerned, you can also have a color Doppler ultrasound examination of the breast.