Patient's question:
Doctor, I have a three-day history of missed periods. Although the ultrasound didn't detect anything, the pregnancy test showed two red lines. I'm terrified. Both my boyfriend and I are virgins, and we've never taken any medication or had any illnesses before. When would be the right time to have the surgery? I'm so anxious, feeling uncomfortable every day. I'm 27. Please answer my question.First follow-up question: I've already been checked, but the doctor said the ultrasound still didn't show anything and that I need to wait a bit longer. But I don't want to have a child now. Should I just wait and see? I've only missed my period for three days. Is there really no solution? I thought I discovered it early, so it would be better.
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Medical abortion can easily lead to incomplete miscarriage, requiring a second D&C procedure. If you are within 50 days of pregnancy, you can choose medical abortion, which is less harmful.Post-abortion precautions:
1. Maintain a regular lifestyle: Even if the abortion procedure is successful, irregular postoperative life can worsen bleeding or leave sequelae. You can rest in the hospital for one day or return home after the surgery. In the following days, you should continue to receive observation and treatment at the hospital and ensure adequate rest.
2. Wear loose clothing and avoid tight-fitting attire.
3. Do not drink alcohol during this period, and do not bathe without medical permission, as bathing may sometimes cause infection.
4. Sexual activity can only be resumed after bleeding completely stops 10 days to 2 weeks after the surgery.
5. To ensure maternal health, do not get pregnant immediately after the surgery, as the uterus is damaged during the procedure, making pregnancy at this time very dangerous. Safe contraceptive measures must be taken for this reason.
6. If using medical abortion, you must undergo medical observation to check if the medication is effective and whether the miscarriage is complete.
7. From the second day after the surgery, avoid excessive labor and exercise.