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Is MTP Kit Safe To Take For An Abortion?
Question: I bought a MTP kit online, it had no instructions and their online support is terrible .. what am I suppose to do? It's a total of 5 pills . Is it safe that I bought it online? I panicked and spent a lot of money when I should have went to the doctor..
Brief Answer:
Should be taken under medical supervision.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
If the pregnancy is less than 7 weeks, medicines to abort pregnancy are preferred as the success rate is nearly 95%. Medical abortion pills are to be taken as per prescription and correct schedule that your doctor explains to you.
I can explain the general protocol to you, but again, taking them without consulting a doctor is not just illegal, but potentially life threatening.
Generally, 1 tablet of Mifepristone is taken orally.
24 hours later, 2 tablets of 200 mcg Cytotec are taken orally or vaginally followed by 2 more such tablets another 24 hours later.
After this procedure, bleeding and cramping might start within 24 - 48 hours, and continue for upto 2 - 3 weeks.
It is also vital to have a follow up ultrasound scan to check that the abortion pills worked and the uterus is empty, after 15 days of taking the tablets.
Failing to take these precautions , there are risks such as - infection, uncontrolled bleeding, retained products, undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy etc.
And if these steps are followed, the pills work in more than 95 % of cases.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Should be taken under medical supervision.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
If the pregnancy is less than 7 weeks, medicines to abort pregnancy are preferred as the success rate is nearly 95%. Medical abortion pills are to be taken as per prescription and correct schedule that your doctor explains to you.
I can explain the general protocol to you, but again, taking them without consulting a doctor is not just illegal, but potentially life threatening.
Generally, 1 tablet of Mifepristone is taken orally.
24 hours later, 2 tablets of 200 mcg Cytotec are taken orally or vaginally followed by 2 more such tablets another 24 hours later.
After this procedure, bleeding and cramping might start within 24 - 48 hours, and continue for upto 2 - 3 weeks.
It is also vital to have a follow up ultrasound scan to check that the abortion pills worked and the uterus is empty, after 15 days of taking the tablets.
Failing to take these precautions , there are risks such as - infection, uncontrolled bleeding, retained products, undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy etc.
And if these steps are followed, the pills work in more than 95 % of cases.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you, I will go through a provider instead I was super nervous about taking this without supervision and although you gave me the answers I believe it will be responsible for me to go through the proper steps, thank you for your informative answer.
Brief Answer:
it is best to go through a provider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You should consult a gynecologist for proper guidance.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
it is best to go through a provider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You should consult a gynecologist for proper guidance.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
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