How to abort early pregnancy?

Question

Hi doctor,

My last period was a few days ago. I tested positive via blood test. The scan said it is too early, I should try in three weeks. Can I take the abortion pill, or is it too early?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I am deeply concerned about your worries.

Positive blood pregnancy test scan showing “too early” to visualize pregnancy, which usually means the pregnancy is very early, likely around four to five weeks, depending on your cycle.

Now to your question, medical abortion pills (Mifepristone and Misoprostol) are most effective and approved for use in early pregnancy, generally up to 10 weeks.

So being early is not a problem. However, if the scan cannot yet confirm the pregnancy is inside the uterus, doctors sometimes prefer to repeat the scan in one to two weeks.

The doctor may also recommend checking blood hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) levels to ensure they are rising normally. This is to rule out ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the uterus), which cannot be treated with abortion pills and can be dangerous. So medically, it is not too early for abortion pills in terms of gestational age.

But your doctor may want confirmation of the location first. If your blood test clearly confirms pregnancy and you have no:

Severe one-sided abdominal pain.
Shoulder pain.
Dizziness or fainting.
Heavy bleeding.

An early medical abortion is generally safe under medical supervision. Do not take abortion pills without medical guidance, especially if the pregnancy location has not been confirmed.

How many weeks exactly are based on your last period? Are you having any pain or bleeding?

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.