Medical abortion

The principle of action of drugs like Abortion pills kit for medical abortion is based on their ability to block the action of the “pregnancy hormone” - progesterone - at the receptor level. Without progesterone support, the fetus loses its ability to be held by the decidua of the uterine cavity and, as a result, it is rejected. The drug also indirectly activates the production of endogenous prostaglandins, substances that stimulate uterine contractions, under the influence of which the embryo is expelled from the uterine cavity.

In clinical practice, artificial prostaglandins are added in combination with abortion drugs to enhance uterine tone and dilation of the cervix. Proper prescribing of these drugs in compliance with all deadlines allows specialists to effectively carry out the procedure without the risk of complications.

Unlike a surgical abortion, when the contents of the uterus are physically scraped out along with the fertilized egg, during a medical abortion the doctor does not use surgical instruments and, therefore, cannot damage the uterus or cause an infection, which is especially dangerous for nulliparous women.

We owe the discovery of this therapeutic agent to a team of French scientists from the Roussel laboratory, who in 1982 presented to the world community effective drugs for medical termination of unwanted pregnancy. From that moment on, a new era began in obstetrics and gynecology, which made it possible to save and preserve the reproductive health of millions of women who decided, for one reason or another, to postpone having a child.

In the early stages, the embryo is in an imperfect stage of development in the form of a fertilized egg. The placenta, the organ that connects the fetus with the mother’s body, has not yet been formed. Hormonal changes in the female body aimed at full-term pregnancy are just beginning. This period is the safest period for drug interruption.

Recommended timing of abortion

  In obstetric practice, pregnancy is counted from the date of the last menstruation, and in everyday life, patients most often start from the day of the missed period. Because of this, misunderstanding and confusion often arise regarding the timing of a medical abortion. But their compliance is very important.

So, the period at which it is possible to terminate a pregnancy with medication without harm to the body should not exceed 20 days of delay of the next menstruation. Obstetricians and gynecologists focus, for the reason described above, on a period of up to 42 days (6 weeks) of absence of menstruation, counting from the last date of their onset.

  The reasons why there are strict time restrictions are due to the stages of embryo maturation:

• In the first 2-4 weeks of pregnancy, the fertilized egg is not yet sufficiently established in the uterine cavity. Therefore, it is easier to expel.
• At five weeks, the embryo increasingly acquires human features, organs and an umbilical cord are formed.
• By week 6, internal organs continue to actively develop, and the placenta begins to form.
• By the 8th week, the embryo is already called a fetus, as it has completely acquired a human appearance.
• After 8 weeks, active formation of placental vessels occurs. If a pharmacological abortion is performed at this stage, it may cause severe bleeding.

The exact gestational age is determined by the doctor during a face-to-face consultation, using ultrasound and based on the results of a blood test for b-hCG. At the appointment, the specialist must find out whether there are any contraindications for medical termination of pregnancy. If they are detected or the development period of the embryo exceeds 6 weeks, a medical abortion is not performed; the patient is offered a surgical abortion using vacuum aspiration.

  Therefore, we recommend that when choosing a medical institution, be sure to pay attention to the qualifications of the doctor and the presence of an operating department in the clinic. After all, even despite the fact that farm. Abortion is the safest method; the possibility of possible complications and consequences cannot be ruled out. Their elimination may require surgical assistance from the day hospital department.

  It is possible to have a medical abortion in Moscow without risk to health and with a guarantee of further medical support only in medical institutions licensed to provide medical care in the specialty of obstetrics and gynecology (artificial termination of pregnancy in a day hospital). Our clinic employs experienced gynecologists who have been performing successful medical abortions at different stages of pregnancy for many years and provide timely and professional medical care to each patient.