Many people preparing to terminate a pregnancy wonder, “Why do an ultrasound first?”
Some feel anxious or don’t want anyone to know, but in reality, an ultrasound is a crucial step that ensures the safest possible termination of pregnancy
Reasons for an ultrasound before termination
1. To confirm the gestational age
- Gestational age not exceeding 12 weeks can choose to terminate with medication at home or use the vacuum aspiration method
- Gestational age more than 12 weeks must terminate at a medical facility under a doctor’s supervision
- If the gestational age is not clearly known, inappropriate methods and care may be used, risking incomplete abortion
2. To check if the pregnancy is in the uterine cavity or not, if it is an ectopic pregnancy (e.g., pregnancy in the fallopian tube) an ectopic pregnancy cannot continue to term if untreated, it may be life-threatening to the woman, and abortion pills cannot treat this ectopic pregnancy condition medical care is necessary
3. To use in follow-up after termination, if the size and position of the pregnancy are known before starting medication it helps the doctor to accurately follow up after the termination of pregnancy
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