Can medication abortion be used after one month of pregnancy?
Generally, whether a medical abortion can be performed at one month of pregnancy depends on the woman's age and physical condition. If the pregnant woman is under 40 years old and in good health, medical abortion is usually an option. However, if she is over 40 or has certain medical conditions, medical abortion is generally not recommended. The details are as follows:
Medical abortion typically involves the combined use of mifepristone and misoprostol, which offers a high success rate. For women who are approximately one month pregnant, aged between 18 and 40, and who do not have severe contraindications or systemic diseases such as heart disease or impaired liver or kidney function, medical abortion may be considered under the guidance of a qualified physician.
If the woman is over 40 years old or has contraindications such as acute liver or kidney impairment, glaucoma, or asthma, medical abortion may carry increased risks, including incomplete abortion or abortion failure. Additionally, if an intrauterine pregnancy has not been confirmed via ultrasound, performing a medical abortion in cases of ectopic pregnancy could lead to serious complications, such as rupture of a tubal pregnancy, hemorrhage, or shock. In such situations, medical abortion is generally not advised.
Women who are one month pregnant and considering medical abortion must proceed only under a doctor's supervision and meet all necessary conditions and precautions.