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Is A Sonography Necessary Before An Abortion?
hi, I have already two babies after cesarian. i m 32. on 10th june my husband forgot to use condoms. Although i took the Unwanted pill the next morning. Now my m.c. which last came on 1st june has not come as yet. so i took a pregnancy test which showed positive. When I saw my gyno she advised me to have a sonography before abortion as it might be risky. I want to know if she was right. Is there any possibility to prevent by taking pill? Please suggest
Fri, 13 May 2016
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, your pregnancy can be terminated by taking medical abortion pills. I appreciate your practice to consult the gynecologist for abortion of unwanted pregnancies. Abortion can be done by medical pills or by surgery like suction evacuation.
But, pregnancy should be intrauterine and up to 69 days of gestational age. (May be possible up to 20 week but more risk for complication). So, to confirm intrauterine pregnancy, gestational age of pregnancy and any other abnormality in genital tract should be checked by the sonography before the abortion.
Abortion by medical pills is safe and effective in early pregnancy but it should be done under the medical surveillance in proper aseptic condition to prevent complication. So, go ahead as per your doctor's advice. Use safe sex practice to prevent unwanted pregnancies in future.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dholariya Sagar Jayantilal
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, your pregnancy can be terminated by taking medical abortion pills. I appreciate your practice to consult the gynecologist for abortion of unwanted pregnancies. Abortion can be done by medical pills or by surgery like suction evacuation.
But, pregnancy should be intrauterine and up to 69 days of gestational age. (May be possible up to 20 week but more risk for complication). So, to confirm intrauterine pregnancy, gestational age of pregnancy and any other abnormality in genital tract should be checked by the sonography before the abortion.
Abortion by medical pills is safe and effective in early pregnancy but it should be done under the medical surveillance in proper aseptic condition to prevent complication. So, go ahead as per your doctor's advice. Use safe sex practice to prevent unwanted pregnancies in future.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dholariya Sagar Jayantilal
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