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Is Misoprostol Safe To Take Post Surgical Abortion?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016

Question: I did termination through OT today. i was 6.5 weeks pregnant as per ultrasonography. Dr prescribed after abortion to take two misoprostrol 200 at a time thrice for two days. I am not sure why Dr provided misiprostrol after abortion. Any clarification, i am worried. She did not asked to take any tablet before or in the day of abortion as preparation of termination. When i asked she told not require and i have given misoprostrol now. Why she did not asked misopros oral or vaginal insertion as preperation. Why she asked now to take two missopros thrice daily for two days. Is it correct treatment also she asked to take monocef-o 200 daily two.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Given to remove the retained products

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Misoprostol for 2-3 days is given after surgical abortion to expel any slightest products of conception left in the uterine cavity.
It is safe and completes the process of abortion.
Some obstetricians do not give misoprostol prior to surgical abortion if they find the cervix soft and if the process of abortion has started.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (23 hours later)

Thanks for your clarification, what are the precaution require after surgery? What are the symptoms can arrive now or in future? Any suggestion to stay well.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As advised

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you should take the prescribed medications as advised.
You should avoid intercourse for 2 weeks and pregnancy for at least6 months.
Take iron and calcium tablets for a month.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar