Question 1

what type of abortion is best for a first trimester termination?

Accepted Answer

Medical or surgical: Pregnancy can be terminated using surgery (d&c, "dilation and curretage") or a combination of two medications taken by mouth.  Medical abortion should be performed by the 49th day of pregnancy.

Question 2

isnt it true that when women have an abortion in the first trimester the fetus isn't really developed. yet?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This depends on when you believe life starts. Some say it is at conception when the egg and sperm join. Some say it is at about 24 weeks pregnant when the baby has a chance at surviving if it were born. Others say it is not until birth. This is a true ethical debate.

Question 3

how is first trimester surgical abortion typically performed?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy terminatio: A 1st trimester termination can either be accomplished medically or surgically. An antiprogesterone is given orally in the office followed up in 48hrs by prostaglandins. The surgical method is accomplished either in office or hospital as a D&C either under local anesthesia or under general. Either method works well and accomplishes the goal of pergnancy termination.

Question 4

please help, how accurate are first trimester ultrasound and how many days are they usullly off? how accurate are 1st trimester ultrasounds. i'm trying to figure out if i should keep my baby or move forward with getting a abortion.  after my ultrasound i

Accepted Answer

First : First trimester ultrasounds are accurate to within a few days. They are more accurate than an estimate based on your last period, especially if you aren't sure when that period was.

Question 5

i am nervous about an upcoming abortion (first trimester) where i will be given versed and stadol. is this a safe combo with pretty low risk?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hopefully, it is being done in a setting credentialed to do anesthesia.

Question 6

hello. i had a first trimester abortion a year ago next month, since then i have had very bad pains in my uterus that are spontaneous.. any idea why?.

Accepted Answer

Some: Some possibilities occur, but i would need more information and an exam to properly answer your question.

Question 7

dear doctor, after first trimester abortion, how long will it take to regain my normal periods. after 1 week of abortion my lh=175 and fsh=0.1 miu.ml.

Accepted Answer

4-8 weeks: I usually tell my patients that they can expect a period within 4-8 weeks after a miscarriage or abortion.  Your body will begin to cycle again after your HCG level has fallen.

Question 8

when after a 1st trimester abortion can you have a breast augmentation?

Accepted Answer

Usually 3 months: This is a blanket statement and each situation must be viewed in the context of how far into the first trimester and the degree of breast enlargement experienced as well as your metabolism, weight, and overall health.

Question 9

what can i do to terminate my pregnancy? im in first trimester. other than clinical abortion, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Please see a doctor: See your own doctor or go to Planned Parenthood. You can get medical help - either through medications (if your pregnancy is early enough), or through a surgical technique that empties the uterus. Please do NOT try anything to cause an abortion; women can develop serious infections or even die due to self-attempted abortions. Good, compassionate help is available - on a sliding scale. Be safe!

Question 10

how accurate are first trimester ultrasoubds?

Accepted Answer

Very accurate: Ultrasounds tend to get more inaccurate as your pregnancy progresses.  First trimester ultrasounds are more accurate than second trimester ultrasounds, which are in turn more accurate than third trimester ultrasounds.  First trimester ultrasounds can reliably predict gestational age within 5-7 days.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

First trimester abortion methods

A member asked:

What type of abortion is best for a first trimester termination?

A member asked:

Isnt it true that when women have an abortion in the first trimester the fetus isn't really developed. yet?

A member asked:

How is first trimester surgical abortion typically performed?

A member asked:

Please help, how accurate are first trimester ultrasound and how many days are they usullly off? how accurate are 1st trimester ultrasounds. i'm trying to figure out if i should keep my baby or move forward with getting a abortion. after my ultrasound i

A member asked:

I am nervous about an upcoming abortion (first trimester) where i will be given versed and stadol. is this a safe combo with pretty low risk?

A member asked:

Hello. i had a first trimester abortion a year ago next month, since then i have had very bad pains in my uterus that are spontaneous.. any idea why?.

A member asked:

Dear doctor, after first trimester abortion, how long will it take to regain my normal periods. after 1 week of abortion my lh=175 and fsh=0.1 miu.ml.

A member asked:

When after a 1st trimester abortion can you have a breast augmentation?

A member asked:

What can i do to terminate my pregnancy? im in first trimester. other than clinical abortion, what can i do?

A member asked:

How accurate are first trimester ultrasoubds?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?