Patient's question:
Is induced abortion the same as medication abortion? What medicine is used for induced abortion?Doctor's answer:
Medical abortion must meet three major indications. The first is that the pregnant woman's age cannot exceed 40 years old. This is because the medication used in medical abortion adjusts the endocrine substances of a woman's ovaries. Ovaries in women over 40 are in a stage of decline, and if further affected by the medication, it is very likely to cause menstrual disorders or even early menopause.The second indication is that the pregnant woman's gestational age must be within 49 days. The third major indication is to determine whether the embryo is implanted inside the uterus. The latter two indications must be clearly determined with the assistance of ultrasound. Therefore, it is extremely dangerous for some unlicensed small clinics to judge pregnancy solely based on the pregnant woman's missed period and a positive urine test, and then proceed with medical abortion without hesitation.
Generally, after the pregnant woman takes the second dose of medication, she can usually go home the same day. The doctor will examine her uterus to check if the embryo has been completely expelled. Additionally, the doctor may use uterine contraction medication to help the pregnant woman fully expel the embryo. Antimicrobial medication may also be administered to prevent intrauterine infection.
If, 20 days after medical abortion, the pregnant woman still experiences persistent bleeding, it could indicate incomplete abortion or ectopic pregnancy, and she should seek immediate medical examination.