Is a D&C procedure used for residual tissue in the cervical area after medication abortion?

Patient's question:

Medical history description: I had a medication abortion on the 25th. Thirteen days later, there was no bleeding. An ultrasound showed 2.31.2 high-echoic areas in the cervical region. The doctor told me to go back and take Yimucao Granules. Previous treatment history and effectiveness: I had never had a medication abortion before. What kind of medicine can I take to avoid a D&C procedure?

Doctor's answer:

Three months into pregnancy, terminating the pregnancy using internal artificial or medicinal methods is called early pregnancy termination, also known as induced abortion. It is used as a corrective measure for unintended pregnancies due to contraceptive failure, and also for those who cannot continue the pregnancy due to illness, or who need to terminate the pregnancy to prevent congenital deformities or hereditary diseases.
Avoid sexual activity for the first month after the procedure to prevent pathogens from entering the reproductive organs. Otherwise, it may lead to endometritis, and there is a higher risk of ectopic pregnancy in future pregnancies. It is recommended to have the procedure performed in a formal maternity hospital. Since proper rest and recovery are needed after the procedure, women should take good care of themselves post-operation to avoid inflammation and infection.

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