How long does an abortion take?

Patient's question:

What should I do if I get pregnant unexpectedly? The harm is relatively small. How long does an abortion take?

Doctor's answer:

It is best to consider a conventional surgical procedure for miscarriage. Medical abortion is prone to incomplete miscarriage, which can lead to severe bleeding. Painless abortion is easily likely to cause uterine perforation. It is best to undergo a hysteroscopic-guided curettage under the guidance of a hysteroscope. There will be no residual tissue after the surgery, so it will not cause severe bleeding. This is the safest method for miscarriage.
Generally, medical abortion can be performed within 49 days of pregnancy, causing less damage to the uterus. An abortion can be performed within three months of pregnancy. Before an abortion, an ultrasound examination is required to rule out the possibility of ectopic pregnancy. A follow-up ultrasound is recommended one week later to rule out the possibility of uterine atony or residual tissue.

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