Patient's question:
MarriedDetailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My period was supposed to come on the 21st or 22nd, but now I have confirmed pregnancy. Due to personal reasons, I do not want to have the baby. 1. Is it better for my current condition to have medication abortion or surgical abortion? 2. Do I still need to undergo many tests, and which of them are necessary? Generally speaking. Thank you.
(I visited two hospitals today. One hospital said that surgical abortion is too early now and should wait until 40 days have passed for more accurate results. The other hospital recommended a lot of tests, including leukorrhea, ECG, ultrasound, chlamydia, and many other things I don't understand.)
First question
Doctor's answer:
Within 49 days of pregnancy, medication abortion can be performed; within 70 days, surgical abortion is possible. The best time for surgical abortion is between 35 and 55 days of pregnancy. Both medication and surgical abortion are harmful to the body. Medication abortion has a smaller impact on the body, but its biggest side effect is incomplete miscarriage. If the miscarriage is incomplete, a second uterine procedure is required, which amounts to secondary damage to the uterus. It is recommended that you go to the hospital at 40 days of pregnancy for an ultrasound to confirm an intrauterine pregnancy, and then choose the abortion method that is suitable for you under the guidance of a doctor.