Why is it important to know the gestational age before terminating a pregnancy?
Knowing the gestational age is an important first step before terminating a pregnancy because it affects:
- Treatment methods such as medication or vacuum aspiration
- Safety Choosing a method appropriate for the gestational age helps reduce risks
- Post-treatment care planning such as contraception after pregnancy termination
Generally, gestational age is counted from the first day of the last menstrual period to the date of examination. An ultrasound examination can accurately confirm the gestational age.
Options for those with a gestational age of less than 12 weeks
If you have a gestational age of less than 12 weeks and decide to terminate the pregnancy, the options are as follows:
1. Medication abortion through the RSA Prompt system The RSA Prompt system is a service that allows you to consult a doctor online and receive abortion medication at home, with the following steps:
- Register and fill out information through the website abortion.rsathai.org
- Consult a doctor online to assess suitability
- Receive medication by mail with safe usage instructions
- Symptom monitoring and consultation throughout the process
This service is suitable for those who are unable to travel to a medical facility and require privacy.
2. Termination of pregnancy at a medical facility
You can choose to terminate the pregnancy at a medical facility within the RSA network with treatment methods such as:
- Medication Receive medication and instructions from a doctor at the medical facility
- Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) A safe and quick method
Termination of pregnancy at a medical facility will have a team of doctors and nurses providing close care for maximum safety.
Summary
Knowing the gestational age before terminating a pregnancy is important as it helps you choose the most appropriate and safest treatment method. For those with a gestational age of less than 12 weeks, there are options for medication through the RSA Prompt system and termination of pregnancy at a medical facility within the RSA network.
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