When to Follow Up After Medication Abortion: Key Considerations
When should a follow-up appointment be scheduled after a medical abortion? On September 16, I took RU486 for a medical abortion. The doctor asked me to return for a follow-up appointment between September 28 and 30. Should I go for the follow-up even if my bleeding hasn't st...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello, Miss: It is recommended that you return for a follow-up appointment as directed by your physician, rather than waiting for the blood flow to complete. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about your health.[Read More] When to Follow Up After Medication Abortion: Key Considerations
Understanding Post-Abortion Bleeding: Is It Normal Menstruation or Complications?
Menstrual issues Hello, Doctor. I underwent a medical abortion on July 23, and I stopped bleeding on August 12 (I had a follow-up appointment on August 10 and had protected intercourse). Starting September 5, I noticed mixed yellow-brown discharge. After my weight training on Sep...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it seems that your menstrual period has started; just monitor it. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Post-Abortion Bleeding: Is It Normal Menstruation or Complications?
Understanding the Risks of Placenta Accreta After Previous Abortions
Invasive placenta I would like to ask the doctor, about 15 years ago I had two abortions, one was a surgical abortion at nearly three months of pregnancy, and the other was a medical abortion. Now I am several months pregnant. After all these years, is there still a risk of place...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is generally not common, but it is still recommended to visit a gynecologist for an examination. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding the Risks of Placenta Accreta After Previous Abortions
Understanding Menstrual Cycles and Pregnancy Chances After Medical Abortion
Menstrual Cycle and Pregnancy Chances After Medical Abortion Hello, doctor. My menstrual cycle is not very regular, approximately 33-38 days. I would like to ask if, according to the information I found, the average time to get the next period after a medical abortion is 4-6 week...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, everyone's situation is different, and it is difficult to predict. Generally, pregnancy is unlikely. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Cycles and Pregnancy Chances After Medical Abortion
Understanding HCG Levels After Medication Abortion: Common Concerns
Medication abortion issues Dear Doctor: I had a medical abortion on July 24th, and now it's almost a month later, but why do I still see two lines on the pregnancy test? One is the control line, and the other is the test line, which is faint. I have tested twice with home pr...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is possible that it hasn't been completely cleared out yet. I recommend consulting your original obstetrician-gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding HCG Levels After Medication Abortion: Common Concerns
Understanding Menstrual Cycle and Pregnancy Chances After Medication Abortion
Menstrual Cycle and Pregnancy Probability After Medical Abortion Hello, doctor. My menstrual cycle is not very regular, approximately 33-38 days. I would like to ask if the information I found states that the average time to the next period after a medical abortion is 4-6 weeks, ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, I have replied to your question. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Cycle and Pregnancy Chances After Medication Abortion
When to Take a Pregnancy Test After Medical Abortion: Expert Advice
Pregnancy test questions? Hello, doctor. How long after a medical abortion will the pregnancy test results still show positive? If I took the second dose of RU486 on July 23 and then accidentally had the head of the penis touch the vaginal opening on August 10 without ejaculation...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the success rate of medical abortion is approximately 95%, while the failure rate is about 5%. After taking the abortion medication, patients must return for follow-up within one to two weeks. Clinical examination, β-HCG measurement, and ultrasound scanning are necessary t...[Read More] When to Take a Pregnancy Test After Medical Abortion: Expert Advice
When to Accurately Test for Pregnancy After Medical Abortion?
Pregnancy test questions? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask how long it takes for pregnancy test results to return to negative after a medical abortion. If I took the second dose on July 23 and had sexual intercourse on August 10 (without penetration, but the glans accidentally ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is generally recommended to test after two weeks. Wishing you good health.[Read More] When to Accurately Test for Pregnancy After Medical Abortion?
Understanding Menstrual Irregularities After Medical Abortion
Medication abortion issues Hello, doctor. After a medical abortion, the menstrual period may be delayed or become irregular. I would like to know if it is possible to roughly estimate when ovulation might occur? (I took the second dose on July 23 and confirmed that the gestationa...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, the questioner: There may be a period of irregular cycles, making it difficult to predict ovulation. It is recommended to take proper contraceptive measures. Thank you! Wishing you safety and health. Dr. Zhang[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Irregularities After Medical Abortion
Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Miscarriage: Key Questions Answered
Probability of Pregnancy Hello, doctor. I have quite a few questions, and I appreciate your patience: 1. I had a medical abortion on July 23, and the gestational sac expelled from the uterus that day. I continued to have bleeding until August 10. How should I calculate my ovula...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, taking abortion pills can cause irregular menstrual cycles, and the chances of becoming pregnant again are likely low. After a miscarriage, it is generally necessary to follow up with your original clinic until the doctor confirms that everything has returned to normal. Wi...[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Chances After Miscarriage: Key Questions Answered
Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Medical Abortion and Contraception
Abortion medication Doctor, I took RU486 on July 25 and have been attending follow-up appointments, taking the uterine contraction medication prescribed by my doctor. I haven't had any bleeding. I would like to ask: I had sexual intercourse on August 3, using a condom throug...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, using a condom should be sufficient. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Pregnancy Risks After Medical Abortion and Contraception
Concerns After Taking RU486: Risks of Pregnancy and Bleeding Explained
After taking medication I took RU486 on July 25, and that evening around 7 PM, I expelled the embryo. I saw the entire embryo being expelled. Then on July 27, I returned for a follow-up appointment and showed the doctor photos of the expelled embryo; I also had a urine test which...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there is still a slight chance of pregnancy, as the failure rate of correctly using condoms is about 5%. Generally, it is not recommended to rely solely on condoms for contraception. I suggest that if your period is more than a week late, you sho...[Read More] Concerns After Taking RU486: Risks of Pregnancy and Bleeding Explained
Can You Get Pregnant Two Weeks After a Miscarriage?
Sexual intercourse two weeks after a miscarriage? Hello, doctor. I underwent a medical abortion on June 16 and took uterine contraction medication on June 18. I had sexual intercourse on July 5. The obstetrician mentioned that my next period would likely arrive around July 16, bu...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you should not be pregnant. Wait another week, and if your period still hasn't arrived, it is advisable to see a gynecologist. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Get Pregnant Two Weeks After a Miscarriage?
Pregnancy Chances After Medication Abortion: Key Insights
The likelihood of becoming pregnant after a medical abortion? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my girlfriend who underwent a medical abortion on June 10. She stopped bleeding around June 20, and the doctor confirmed the completion of the abortion on June 24. After that, we...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to take emergency contraception just in case. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Pregnancy Chances After Medication Abortion: Key Insights
Understanding Brown Discharge After Medication Abortion: What You Need to Know
Brown discharge Hello, I had a medical abortion around May 11, and I experienced brown discharge until the end of May. The doctor said everything was cleared out. Then, from June 13 to 17, I had bright red bleeding, and I'm not sure if that was my period. After June 18, the ...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, first confirm if there is still a chance of pregnancy by taking a pregnancy test. If the test result is negative, it is possible that the irregular menstruation is caused by the use of abortion medication; please follow your doctor's instructions. Wishing you good hea...[Read More] Understanding Brown Discharge After Medication Abortion: What You Need to Know
Understanding Post-Abortion Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Bleeding after a medical abortion may stop and then resume? Hello, I had a medical abortion on May 23 (my pregnancy was at 5-6 weeks), and the bleeding ended on June 2. From June 3 to June 7, I occasionally had a little bit of light brown discharge or slight blood streaks. Howeve...
Dr. Lin Manying Reply:
Hello, Miss: Regarding your inquiry, it is possible that all of your concerns are valid. A medical abortion typically requires 4 to 6 weeks for a pregnancy test to return negative, indicating that the process is complete. Hualien Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, cares ab...[Read More] Understanding Post-Abortion Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Miscarriage Options for PCOS Patients: Natural vs. Surgical
Methods for Managing Miscarriage in Pregnancies with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and No Fetal Heartbeat Hello Doctor, I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and experienced irregular menstruation before pregnancy, with endometrial thickness measuring 0.6 to 0.7 cm. After my...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Your multiple ovarian cysts are unrelated to the method of abortion. Please discuss with your attending physician which method to use. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Miscarriage Options for PCOS Patients: Natural vs. Surgical
Starting Birth Control Pills: Timing After Your First Menstrual Cycle
Use of contraceptive pills? Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask you about taking birth control pills for the first time. I had a medical abortion with RU-486 at the end of March, and I just finished my first menstrual period. It was only three days long, and then I had a littl...
Dr. Zhang Kunmin Reply:
Hello, For first-time users of oral contraceptives, it is recommended to start taking the pills on the first day of your menstrual cycle. If you begin taking the contraceptive pills after the second day of your period, it is advised to use additional contraceptive measures for ...[Read More] Starting Birth Control Pills: Timing After Your First Menstrual Cycle
Understanding Irregular Bleeding After Medication Abortion: What to Expect
Intermittent bleeding after a miscarriage? I underwent a medical abortion on March 13 of this year, and I experienced intermittent bleeding until the end of March. By that time, the bleeding had decreased, and my doctor mentioned that everything appeared to be cleared out. A preg...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, it is possible that it hasn't been fully cleared yet. I recommend returning to the original clinic for continued monitoring. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Irregular Bleeding After Medication Abortion: What to Expect
Unexpected Bleeding 18 Days After Medical Abortion: Causes and Concerns
Sudden bleeding 18 days after a medical abortion? Hello doctor, I discovered I was pregnant for 4 to 5 weeks at the end of March and decided to undergo a medical abortion. After taking the medication, I experienced bleeding for over a week, which then stopped. However, in the thi...
Dr. Cao Guotao Reply:
Hello, you still need to return to the hospital for an examination to determine if everything has cleared out properly. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Unexpected Bleeding 18 Days After Medical Abortion: Causes and Concerns