Methylergometrine (an ergot alkaloid) is a medicine that is used to prevent or control bleeding and inadequate contractions or uterine atony during delivery. The drug acts on the muscles of the uterus and helps to improve the contractions so that the baby can be delivered fast (shortens labor's third stage) and reduces blood loss before and after delivery.
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I bled abnormally along with pelvic pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex a month ago, but I used I-pill. Also, I had my period two weeks ago. Yesterday morning, when I went to the restroom, I bled a lot. It was not a normal bleeding and it was abundant. Also, I have pelvic pain and started to have lower stomach pain. Does that mean I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there are chances that you might be pregnant and might be aborting.Please get a serum beta hCG test (human chorionic gonadotropin) done. It is a blood test to detect pregnancy. Also, get an ultrasound done to see if the uterus is completely evacuated or not. I sugg... Read Full »