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Can Cytotec Induce An Abortion?

Hi I live in a third world country that doesn't allow abortions or the abortion pill. I've heard that I can take cytotec and that would induce an abortion. Could you tell me how to do this?
My last period was oct. 10 2013 and I had sex once on the 29th. My period is now 2 weeks late exactly.
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
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Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Firstly, these pills should not be taken without medical guidance.
The pregnancy has to be confirmed by a gynecologist.
Then it has to be accurately dated, as these pills work within a rigid time frame.
Complications like ectopic pregnancy have to be ruled out.
You cannot just pop these pills, there are attendant risks such as - severe bleeding, infection, haemorrhage, failed abortion requiring urgent surgical intervention etc.
Please confirm the pregnancy and have it dated at least.
Then cytotec 2 tablets orally and 2 vaginally preceded by 1 tablet of mifepristone can be taken.
That too in specific dosage, not random.
Follow up visit to confirm completion is required.
All the best.
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Can Cytotec Induce An Abortion?

Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Firstly, these pills should not be taken without medical guidance. The pregnancy has to be confirmed by a gynecologist. Then it has to be accurately dated, as these pills work within a rigid time frame. Complications like ectopic pregnancy have to be ruled out. You cannot just pop these pills, there are attendant risks such as - severe bleeding, infection, haemorrhage, failed abortion requiring urgent surgical intervention etc. Please confirm the pregnancy and have it dated at least. Then cytotec 2 tablets orally and 2 vaginally preceded by 1 tablet of mifepristone can be taken. That too in specific dosage, not random. Follow up visit to confirm completion is required. All the best.