Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Doctor, I am a young woman who has just started working. I am 21 years old. On December 16th, I couldn’t resist the loneliness in my heart and had sex with my boyfriend. This pregnancy was completely unexpected, and I am not yet ready to have a child. I feel extremely upset. My last menstrual period was on November 28th, and now it is January 5th. I realized I was pregnant. If I take medication for an abortion, will it leave any aftereffects? Looking forward to your reply!Doctor's answer:
HelloMedication-induced abortion generally involves the expulsion of the fetal sac from the uterine cavity about 2 to 3 days after taking the medication. At this time, there may be significant vaginal bleeding, accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and abdominal pain. However, the decidua tissue in the uterus often takes about 2 weeks to gradually be expelled. Subsequently, bleeding stops, which is referred to as a complete abortion. Therefore, it is stipulated that pregnant women should have a follow-up examination at the hospital 15 days after medication-induced abortion. If necessary, an ultrasound examination and a urine pregnancy test should be conducted to determine the effectiveness of the abortion.
If the abortion has not occurred within 1 week after taking the medication, or if vaginal bleeding significantly increases around 10 days, or if bleeding persists for more than 3 weeks to 1 month, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. For cases of failed or incomplete abortion, artificial abortion or uterine scraping surgery may be required, depending on the situation.