What do you understand by Medical abortion?
Medical abortion is also known as abortion with pills and it is used for ending a unwanted pregnancy. It is generally recommended if the gestation period is within 8 week. Many women chose Medical abortion as its affordable, easy and allows you to keep maximum privacy. Let’s read on more on medical abortion with the help of this blog.
Why is medical abortion safe?
Women prefer medical abortion as a safe choice because;
It can be kept confidential
It can be used to end early-stage pregnancy
It does not involve any surgery
It feels like a natural process
How to get ready for medical abortion with pills?
For the medical abortion process you will need to do the following things;
Go for a blood test or physical ultrasound
Do urine and blood test
Inform your expert about medical history
Understand the medical abortion process
How to take the abortion pills?
You may take the following abortion pills; Mifepristone first and then Misoprsotol Mifepristone can be given in the clinic or at home as per your convenience. The Mifepristone pill helps the lining of the uterus to break and stops from working so that the pregnancy cannot continue. After 24 to 48 hours you will take Misoprostol 800 mcg as it will help to cause contractions in the uterus and vacant it.
Post Misoprostol intake you will observe a lot of cramps and pain. After 3-4 hours heavy bleeding will start in the form of blood clots and tissue in the size of a lemon. Do not need to worry if the bleeding is severe. It indicates that your abortion process has started and the abortion pills are working. You can also feel nauseous, or have chills, diarrhea, fever and a headache.
You are advised not to have sexual intercourse while you are on your medical abortion and for about a week post abortion as you can get pregnant soon after the process. Speak with your health care provider accordingly and start with a birth control pill before you proceed with your sexual activity. You should get your periods within 5-8 weeks post abortion process.
Who are not recommended to go for medical abortion?
You are suggested not to have a medical abortion with pills if you belong to any of the following case mentioned below;
Pregnancy over 8 weeks (counting from your last period)
If you have ectopic of tubal pregnancy (pregnancy outside the uterus)
If you have a IUD installed then it can be removed
Having adrenal failure or blood clotting
If you take any medicines that should be avoided with medical abortion
Do not have any access to medical expert or emergency clinic
What is the follow-up process with the healthcare provider;
Schedule a follow up appointment with your medical expert. You need to ensure that the abortion process is complete and there is no pregnancy tissues left. In case if the pills do not work then you may need to go for a surgical abortion.
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