Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Methods To Have A Safe Abortion
hi..im 4 weeks pregnant when i took 3 cytotec and i inserted 2 on mine..i attempt abortion for im a graduaating student..i know its my fault but i have to finish my studies too..i took the meds by 1:20 in the morning same as the 2 inserted..by 10am..and theres brownish discharge..i expected that im going to bleed after taking cytotec..untill now..i never bleed..the brownish discharge turned into white yellowish..it does not smell..and oh..i had diarrhea after taking the meds..is this normal or i have to go to a gyne?please help me understand everything..thankyou so much..
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
Dear Friend,
It seems you have taken the medicines of your own without any medical expert advice. These medicines are to be taken only with Obstetrician's advice.
For medical termination of pregnancy, Tab. Mifepristone is to be followed by Tab. Misoprostol (Cytotec). This combination is very effective and safe. Now it seems that you have taken only Misoprostol. Though only Misoprostol can be give, it has not completed the process of abortion. There are two possibilities:
1. The baby is no more living; still the abortion process is not completed.
2. The medicine has failed.
This medicine is known to cause developmental abnormality in the baby if it fails to complete the abortion and the pregnancy is continued. Hence, you will have to get the pregnancy terminated. You have two safer and simpler options for that:
1. Take Tab. Mifepristone followed after 24-48 hours by Tab. Misoprostol. You should take this medicines only after consulting an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. If this regime also fails, then you have to go for:
2. Surgical evacuation of the uterus. You may not opt for the first option and choose this option directly.
So now, please do not waste time. Report to an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist ASAP to avoid any complications of missed abortion.
I hope this has given you appropriate guidance.
DR. Nishikant Shrotri
It seems you have taken the medicines of your own without any medical expert advice. These medicines are to be taken only with Obstetrician's advice.
For medical termination of pregnancy, Tab. Mifepristone is to be followed by Tab. Misoprostol (Cytotec). This combination is very effective and safe. Now it seems that you have taken only Misoprostol. Though only Misoprostol can be give, it has not completed the process of abortion. There are two possibilities:
1. The baby is no more living; still the abortion process is not completed.
2. The medicine has failed.
This medicine is known to cause developmental abnormality in the baby if it fails to complete the abortion and the pregnancy is continued. Hence, you will have to get the pregnancy terminated. You have two safer and simpler options for that:
1. Take Tab. Mifepristone followed after 24-48 hours by Tab. Misoprostol. You should take this medicines only after consulting an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. If this regime also fails, then you have to go for:
2. Surgical evacuation of the uterus. You may not opt for the first option and choose this option directly.
So now, please do not waste time. Report to an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist ASAP to avoid any complications of missed abortion.
I hope this has given you appropriate guidance.
DR. Nishikant Shrotri
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Prostaglandin
Loading Online Doctors....