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Is Light Bleeding Post Intake Of Misoprostol Normal?

im 5weeks pregnant had a medical abortion with misoprostol alone i bleed lightly after 4 hrs of first dose 800mcg orally 400mcg vaginal and then the bleeding is like of a normal period it stopped at night is that normal? does it mean i had a successful a abortion? why i bleed lightly unlike what they say heavy bleeding
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Answer:
Firstly let me explain what is important to know when you decide to have a medical abortion with pills.
All the process should be followed by a gynecologist.
First you have to confirm the pregnancy with an ultrasound scan, is important to reveal the gestational age and to exclude ectopic pregnancy.
It is not recommended to use this pills if you did no consult a doctor, because many complications may ocur ,like nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramp, excessive vaginal bleeding, fainting etc. You can't control them by yourself at home.
Severe abdominal cramp and vaginal bleeding will start soon after taking Misoprostol pill.
Abortion process will completely resolve within 7 days.In few patients there can be an incomplete abortion.
You have to go for follow up examination to confirm that abortion process is completed.
Pelvic ultrasound scan is required to check retained bits if any.
You should avoid sexual intercourse at least for 2 week after abortion.
I suggest you to consult an OB-GYN doctor because you need close monitoring every week with ultrasounds until all your uterus is completely clear.

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Is Light Bleeding Post Intake Of Misoprostol Normal?

Hello! Thank you for asking Healthcare magic! I understand your concern! Answer: Firstly let me explain what is important to know when you decide to have a medical abortion with pills. All the process should be followed by a gynecologist. First you have to confirm the pregnancy with an ultrasound scan, is important to reveal the gestational age and to exclude ectopic pregnancy. It is not recommended to use this pills if you did no consult a doctor, because many complications may ocur ,like nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramp, excessive vaginal bleeding, fainting etc. You can t control them by yourself at home. Severe abdominal cramp and vaginal bleeding will start soon after taking Misoprostol pill. Abortion process will completely resolve within 7 days.In few patients there can be an incomplete abortion. You have to go for follow up examination to confirm that abortion process is completed. Pelvic ultrasound scan is required to check retained bits if any. You should avoid sexual intercourse at least for 2 week after abortion. I suggest you to consult an OB-GYN doctor because you need close monitoring every week with ultrasounds until all your uterus is completely clear. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health! Dr Suela