Patient's question:
I took the medication for medication abortion on the 5th. On the 7th, something came out, but I don't know if it's the expected discharge. Today, I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor wants me to have an ultrasound follow-up. Is it necessary?If it's a D&C (dilation and curettage), should the injection be given before or after the procedure?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, if bleeding continues after a medication abortion for one week, it is necessary to have an ultrasound anytime! The purpose of the ultrasound is to check if the abortion is complete. Generally, a follow-up ultrasound is recommended two weeks after medication abortion. It is usually recommended to have an ultrasound examination. Before the examination, make sure to fill your bladder, as this can improve the clarity of the images. The chest pain symptoms you mentioned are generally normal physiological phenomena. If you are concerned, you can also have a color Doppler ultrasound of the breast.