Can I have a medical abortion at 55 days?

Medical abortion is a relatively common method of terminating pregnancy. It is generally suitable for women who are 35 to 40 days pregnant. Therefore, if you are 55 days pregnant, it is not recommended for women to have medical abortion. At this time, you can choose artificial abortion. Of course, whether it is medical abortion or artificial abortion, it has certain harm to human health. Below, we will introduce you to the relevant knowledge about medical abortion!

1. Best time for medical abortion

Medical abortion can only be performed if it is an intrauterine pregnancy. If it is an ectopic pregnancy, medical abortion may cause heavy bleeding. When is the best time for medical abortion? The time for medical abortion is generally within 7 weeks (49 days) of pregnancy (calculated from the start of menstruation). The drug is most sensitive between the 35th and 40th days, while abortion can usually be performed within 12 weeks of knowing the pregnancy.

2. Which is less harmful, medical abortion or surgical abortion?

Regardless of the type of abortion, it is an artificial termination of a normal pregnancy, thereby disrupting the body's endocrine balance, causing endocrine disorders, and in severe cases, amenorrhea.

Medical abortion is usually performed within 49 days of amenorrhea, but it can easily cause excessive bleeding, so it must be performed in a regular hospital to ensure the safety of women's lives. The time for painless abortion is within 35-55 days. At this time, the uterus is not too large, and the operation generally does not require cervical dilation, so the impact on the body is relatively small.

3. Precautions after medical abortion

1. After taking the medicine for medical abortion, if there is vaginal bleeding, continue to take the medicine and do not stop taking it. Use a spittoon for urination and defecation, and pay attention to whether there is any tissue discharged. If you have any, you need to see a doctor for examination. If vaginal bleeding is more than twice the amount of menstrual flow, you should seek medical attention immediately and be closely observed, and the obstetrician and gynecologist will handle it as appropriate.

2. Some pregnant women experience mild nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, lower abdominal pain and other discomforts after taking medication for medical abortion. Some may also develop a rash, but generally no treatment is required.

3. At 8 a.m. on the fourth day, come to the hospital on an empty stomach or 2 hours after eating and take 0.6 g (3 tablets) of rice essence orally with warm water (not exceeding 30°C), rest in bed for 2 hours, and be observed in the outpatient clinic for 6 hours. Pay attention to whether there is any discharge of pregnancy products, bleeding and its side effects after taking the medicine.