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What Are The Risks For Continuing Pregnancy After Taking Abortion Pills?
I got pregnant but my sac was said to be irregular and empty. I had minor spotting and severe stomach pain. the doctor after looking at my ultrasound decided to terminate the pregnancy because of what he tought about the pregnancy then. However I took 10 pills by mouth and 3 pills in the vagina. the sac refused to come out. we got our ultrasound done and it turned out that it was a misjudgment and the pregnancy was actually normal. however, because of the fact that I have taken the pills and all the history, Do you recommend for me to go for the pregnancy or terminate it. what are the risks if I go for it?
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
Hi,
From your notes it is clear that you have used misoprostol.
With the use of Misoprostol during pregnancy there is a risk that the baby will have birth defects ( limb defects, facial and skull defects, sixth and seventh nerve paralysis etc). Therefore it is not a good idea to keep the baby now. The risk for major congenital anomalies in general population is 1-3%. With the use of Misoprostol this risk is almost doubled.
I would certainly advise you to complete the abortion process.
To complete the abortion process discuss with your doctor and preferably have surgical procedure rather than repeating the tablets for abortion.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. If you have any further concerns do intact me through healthcare magic
From your notes it is clear that you have used misoprostol.
With the use of Misoprostol during pregnancy there is a risk that the baby will have birth defects ( limb defects, facial and skull defects, sixth and seventh nerve paralysis etc). Therefore it is not a good idea to keep the baby now. The risk for major congenital anomalies in general population is 1-3%. With the use of Misoprostol this risk is almost doubled.
I would certainly advise you to complete the abortion process.
To complete the abortion process discuss with your doctor and preferably have surgical procedure rather than repeating the tablets for abortion.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. If you have any further concerns do intact me through healthcare magic
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