Patient's question:
I had an abortion once, underwent an induced abortion once, and then developed hyperthyroidism. Now I am pregnant again. However, I took emergency contraception twice during pregnancy. Can this child be kept? If I don't keep it, will I still be able to get pregnant in the future? Will it cause habitual abortion?Doctor's answer:
This situation does have a certain impact. For the sake of healthy reproduction, pregnancy after stopping medication for 6 months is relatively safe.One to three months after stopping medication, the body can resume ovulation. Therefore, it is essential to immediately switch to another form of contraception after stopping medication to avoid potential effects of the contraceptive on the fetus, which may cause certain psychological burdens. If pregnancy occurs within 6 months of stopping medication, there is no need to panic. You should proactively visit a hospital, explain the details to a gynecologist, and receive proper medical care for this pregnancy.
If vaginal bleeding or other symptoms appear in the early stages of pregnancy, it may be related to chromosomal abnormalities. In such cases, there is no need to force "pregnancy preservation," as miscarriage may be a natural elimination of an abnormal embryo.
If the pregnancy progresses normally, close monitoring is recommended. If necessary, chromosomal, amniotic fluid, or ultrasound examinations may be performed. If the results are normal, the pregnancy can continue with enhanced prenatal care. If the results are abnormal, termination of pregnancy may be considered.