What happens after cytotec?

Answer 1

There is a possibility that the attempt to cause an abortion with Misoprostol will fail.The chance that using Misoprostol will cause an abortion is only 90%. The treatment failed when the medicines did not cause any bleeding at all or there was bleeding but the pregnancy still continued. The woman can try to use the medicines again after a few days, but this can fail again.

If more than 14 days after the use of Misoprostol no abortion has occurred, and if no doctor is willing to help, there remains no other option than to travel to Another Country to have a legal abortion or to keep the pregnancy.

There is a small increased risk of birth defects such as deformities of the hands or feet and problems with the nerves of the foetus, if the pregnancy continues after attempting abortion with these medicines. Some doctors might consider this as a reason for a legal abortion, so try to find one.

After the first dose of Misoprostol a woman should expect bleeding and cramps. Bleeding mostly starts within four hours after using the pills, but sometimes later. Bleeding is often the first sign that the abortion starts. If the abortion continues, bleeding and cramps become more severe. Bleeding is often more and heavier than a normal menstruation, and there can be clots. The longer the pregnancy, the more heavy the cramps and the bleeding will be. If the abortion is complete, the bleeding and the cramps diminish. The moment of abortion can be noticed with a peak of heavier blood loss and more pain and cramps. Depending on the length of the pregnancy, a small pregnancy sac with some tissue around can or cannot be seen. For instance, if the woman is only five to six weeks pregnant, there will be no visible sac. At nine weeks, a woman could probably find a sac in between the blood.

If no bleeding occurs after the third dose, the abortion did not take place and the woman has to try it again after a couple of days or travel abroad to a country where it is legal or try again to find a doctor.

If a woman would want to relieve the pain, she can use painkillers such as Paracetamol.

Bleeding continues lightly one to two weeks after the abortion, but sometimes shorter or longer. The normal menstrual period mostly returns after four to six weeks.

Making sure an abortion has occurredSome women bleed without having an abortion. Therefore it is important that the woman makes sure that an abortion really occurred. It can take two to three weeks before a pregnancy test becomes negative. So if possible, have an ultrasound made about one week after the abortion to make sure the womb is empty.

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Answer 2

After taking Cytotec, also known as misoprostol, it typically causes contractions of the uterus leading to the expulsion of the products of conception. This can result in a medical abortion or the induction of labor for pregnancy termination or to manage postpartum hemorrhage. It is important to follow up with healthcare providers for monitoring and care after taking Cytotec.