How long after taking abortion pills will the tissue be expelled?
Apr 18, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Medication for abortion usually refers to drugs used in medical abortion. If a person is highly sensitive to the medication and the pregnancy duration is short, the gestational sac may be expelled relatively quickly, typically within 24 hours. Since the drugs generally take effect after 12 to 24 hours, individuals with lower sensitivity to the medication may expel the gestational sac around 36 hours later.
The time it takes to expel the pregnancy tissue after taking abortion medication generally depends on individual sensitivity to the drugs and the duration of pregnancy. It could be within 24 hours, or approximately 36 hours.
1. Within 24 hours
Abortion pills typically refer to medications used for medical termination of pregnancy, such as mifepristone and misoprostol taken in combination. These drugs cause the embryo to degenerate and die, while softening and dilating the cervix to expel the pregnancy. If a person is highly sensitive to the medication and the pregnancy is at an early stage, the gestational sac may be expelled relatively quickly—often within 24 hours.
2. Around 36 hours
Since the medication usually begins to take effect 12 to 24 hours after administration, individuals with lower drug sensitivity or those around 45 days pregnant may expel the gestational sac after approximately 36 hours.
After the gestational sac is expelled, it is recommended to promptly visit the obstetrics and gynecology department of a hospital for an ultrasound examination to check for any retained tissue in the uterine cavity and receive appropriate treatment if necessary.
