Ending pregnancy by removing the fetus before it can survive outside the uterus is called abortion. Medical abortion is done up to the 10th week of pregnancy, where tablets Mifepristone and Misoprostol are used. The other methods used are vacuum aspiration, dilation and evacuation, and induction abortion.
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I had taken Misoprostol tablets for abortion but they did not work. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old female. My height is 5.61 foot, and my weight is 132 pounds. I recently fell pregnant and decided to have an abortion. I was given three tablets at three weeks of pregnancy, but I do not remember the names. I swallowed two similar ones and inserted one into my vagina,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1) It is important to rule out whether your abortion is completed. For this, you have to visit a doctor 2) Your symptoms of dizziness and tiredness can be due to the medication itself. 3) Medical therapy for abortion is also advised under supervision. So, do not panic... Read Full »