Patient's question:
Can you have medication abortion at five weeks of pregnancy? Is medication abortion better than surgical abortion?Doctor's answer:
The medication abortion must be performed within 49 days of pregnancy. Medication abortion avoids the pain of surgical abortion, which is also the difference between medication abortion and surgical abortion. However, there are also some disadvantages. Medication abortion may not be completely effective, meaning it might not expel the embryo in one go, which can lead to residual tissue. This would require a second procedure to clear the uterus. In fact, under normal circumstances, undergoing any type of abortion can cause certain damage to a woman. Therefore, patients should pay attention to self-care. Patients undergoing abortion should take care of themselves, such as keeping warm and avoiding cold water.