Patient's question:
I didn't get my period and then found out I was pregnant, but we don't want the child. So, we went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, which cost over a thousand, and we've had blood tests done, but no medication has been prescribed yet. However, no embryo was found in my abdomen, and the urine test confirmed I'm pregnant. It's possible the embryo hasn't developed properly yet, but the doctor told me to come back next week to check again. I'm worried that the longer I wait, the harder it will be to have a medication abortion because I want to minimize the physical harm to my body. My period ended last month on the 16th. I feel this hospital is a bit shady, like money just flows out! I'm afraid they're dragging their feet and will pressure me into having an abortion. So, I want to ask experienced doctors or friends: If no embryo is detected, can't I have a medication abortion? The urine test has confirmed I'm pregnant, and it's not an ectopic pregnancy! Can I directly have a medication abortion? Should I switch to another hospital? Please give me your respectful opinions. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Ladies, first of all, it was not noticed that embryos cannot be used for medication abortion. The pregnancy test confirms pregnancy, but no embryo is found in the uterus. How can it be proven that it is not an ectopic pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy can sometimes occur in the fallopian tubes or in the abdominal cavity. If the embryo cannot be found, medication abortion should not be carried out on your own. Whether you change hospitals or not is your choice. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for a thorough examination. It is necessary to find the embryo or confirm that the hCG is still rising. If the embryo has not been successfully implanted, make a correct choice after a clear diagnosis.