How many days does it take for a medical abortion to be complete?

It usually takes three days for medical abortion to be completely discharged. The specific situation will be affected by individual differences, so it cannot be generalized.

Medical abortion is suitable for women within 49 days of pregnancy, and the diameter of the gestational sac should be ≤2.5cm. Mifepristone is taken on the first day to inactivate the gestational sac and stop its development. Follow-up observation is required on the second day, and misoprostol is needed on the third day to stimulate uterine contraction and promote the expulsion of the gestational sac. Medical abortion generally takes 3 days to be completely discharged, or even longer.

Moreover, if the gestational sac is too large or an ectopic pregnancy occurs, it may prolong the expulsion time or even cause heavy bleeding. The effect of medical abortion is also affected by factors such as individual sensitivity to the drug, the expulsion of residues, the pregnancy status, and the patient's physical condition, so it will vary.

It is recommended that women who undergo medical abortion should strictly follow the doctor's instructions and take the medicine in the hospital. They should not use it without authorization. And after taking the medicine on the third day, they need to stay for observation until the embryo is completely expelled.

Note:

If a woman does not have a plan to have children, she should take contraceptive measures, such as using condoms, birth control pills, and intrauterine devices to prevent unwanted pregnancy.