Concerns About Pregnancy: When to Test and Options for Abortion
I have a question I would like to ask..? I would like to ask the doctor: I had intimate contact with my boyfriend about a week before my expected period, and I forgot to use protection. The next morning, I bought emergency contraception and took it, but my period was supposed to ...
Dr. Mao Yikun Reply:
Hello: The pregnancy test kits available on the market have good sensitivity, and most can detect pregnancy after a missed period. If pregnancy is confirmed within 7 weeks, RU-486 can be used as an abortion medication.[Read More] Concerns About Pregnancy: When to Test and Options for Abortion
Can You Get Pregnant Right After an Abortion? Understanding the Risks
If a person has sexual intercourse immediately after an abortion, is there a possibility of becoming pregnant? Hello, my girlfriend took abortion pills on July 9th, and afterwards she saw a doctor who said it was quite successful. Since then, she has had normal bleeding similar t...
Dr. Dai Qihan Reply:
Hello Shadow: Generally, when taking abortion pills, bleeding should occur around the third day after taking the medication, which can also be considered the start of a menstrual cycle. You mentioned that there was still some (slight) bleeding on July 21, so it is difficult to co...[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant Right After an Abortion? Understanding the Risks
Understanding Abortion Options and Risks for Teens: Expert Insights
I'm sorry, but I need the content you would like me Can a doctor prescribe "RU486" for an underage person to have an abortion? Is parental consent required for abortion procedures or the use of abortion pills? Does frequently undergoing abortion procedures, taking ...
Dr. Li Guanghan Reply:
Hello: The use of RU486 must comply with the Maternal and Child Health Act. For minors, undergoing surgery or taking RU486 requires a guardian to act as a guarantor and provide consent. Frequent abortions or the use of RU486 can lead to changes in the endometrium, potentially res...[Read More] Understanding Abortion Options and Risks for Teens: Expert Insights
Understanding Post-Abortion Complications: Adhesions and Fertility Concerns
Sequelae Hello, Doctor. I underwent a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure for abortion last year. During that time, the small ball and fluid were continuously impacting the fetus in my uterus, leading to the miscarriage. I would like to know if such external forces could c...
Dr. Chen Fuhao Reply:
Desire to be a mother: Hello! According to your statement, in medical terms, what is commonly referred to as abortion is known as induced abortion. This procedure may be performed due to maternal health issues or fetal abnormalities, and some may request termination of pregnancy ...[Read More] Understanding Post-Abortion Complications: Adhesions and Fertility Concerns
Understanding Bleeding During Intercourse: Is It Menstrual or Something Else?
Vaginal bleeding during sexual intercourse? Not related to menstruation? During sexual intercourse with my boyfriend, there was a small amount of blood that came out, which I initially thought was my menstrual period. However, afterward, there was no additional bleeding. The date...
Dr. Wang Jionglang Reply:
Hello Ms. Lin: (1) A small amount of spot bleeding may be due to the shedding of the endometrium or superficial bleeding. Clinically, it is not considered a serious condition and will not have a significant impact on health. (2) The abortion pill currently approved for sale is RV...[Read More] Understanding Bleeding During Intercourse: Is It Menstrual or Something Else?
Understanding the Risks and Costs of Abortion Procedures
Surgical abortion Is there any risk associated with undergoing an abortion procedure? Which type of abortion procedure is considered safer? What is the approximate cost?
Dr. Chen Fuhao Reply:
Hello, Miss Hsiao-Hui: I apologize for the delayed response as I was abroad for further studies. Regarding the issues you mentioned, here is a summary: Artificial abortion, commonly referred to as abortion, is the medical procedure used to terminate an unwanted pregnancy for va...[Read More] Understanding the Risks and Costs of Abortion Procedures
Approved Abortion Pills in Taiwan: Options Beyond RU486 and Costs
Abortion Currently, aside from RU486, are there any other medications approved by the Department of Health for medical abortion? If a physician diagnoses that it can be used, what would the cost be?
Dr. Wu Zongcheng Reply:
(1) RU486 has been approved by the Department of Health, but hospitals have not yet officially stocked the medication. There is a time gap between the Department's approval and the importation by pharmaceutical companies, which affects when hospitals can sell it. Therefore, ...[Read More] Approved Abortion Pills in Taiwan: Options Beyond RU486 and Costs
Understanding RU-486: Uses, Effects, and Risks in Abortion Care
RU-486, also known as RU-486, also known as mifepristone, is an abortion medication. It is typically used within the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. After taking it, patients may experience symptoms such as cramping and bleeding as the body expels the pregnancy. The primary differ...
Dr. Zhan Deqin Reply:
1. RU-486 is an abortion pill, that is correct. 2. It is used within seven weeks of pregnancy. 3. It causes bleeding and miscarriage. 4. Compared to other methods, it does not require surgery. 5. Sometimes, there may be incomplete expulsion of the fetus or heavy bleeding, so it m...[Read More] Understanding RU-486: Uses, Effects, and Risks in Abortion Care
Understanding Abortion Costs in Taiwan: Is $17,000 Reasonable?
Cost of abortion I asked a clinic in Hsinchu, and they told me that since I have been pregnant for more than three months, I need to use induction to terminate the pregnancy. The cost is 17,000 TWD. I feel like this is a bit expensive. Is this the typical price for such a procedu...
Dr. Wei Fumao Reply:
I hope this article can answer your questions: Date of inquiry: October 7, 2000. Responding physician: Wei Fu-Mao. Subject of the inquiry: Induced abortion. Generally, there is no standardized price for induced abortion. To my knowledge, the cost within the first three months is ...[Read More] Understanding Abortion Costs in Taiwan: Is $17,000 Reasonable?
Understanding Abortion Costs, Hospitalization, and Consent Requirements in Taiwan
Abortion Hello, doctor. I have a question. Is the cost of an abortion procedure very high? Will I need to be hospitalized? If I am over 20 years old, do I need a guardian's consent? Also, can abortion pills be purchased online? Please reply online or via email. Thank you!
Dr. Wei Fumao Reply:
Due to a computer malfunction, I apologize for the delay in response. Generally, there is no standardized price for elective abortions. To my knowledge, the cost for a procedure within three months of gestation typically ranges between $5,000 and $7,000, and hospitalization is no...[Read More] Understanding Abortion Costs, Hospitalization, and Consent Requirements in Taiwan