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Is it normal to get a blood clot after I take Mifepristone?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 25 years old and unmarried. My last period was a month back. After that, I had unprotected intercourse. This month I missed my periods and found positive results on the test kit twice. I took Mifegest kit's Mifepristone tablet yesterday night at 8.30 PM. After that, today morning I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, have you done a USG pelvis to know about the size and site of pregnancy? Once intrauterine pregnancy less than seven weeks is confirmed, only then you should use Mifegest kit, otherwise, it may cause you serious bleeding, with a need of hospitalization and... Read Full »
Can Mifepristone prevent pregnancy when taken four days after unprotected sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I was three months pregnant and recently had a medical abortion. I had unprotected intercourse four days before the abortion. I was given 200 mcg of Mifepristone and two days later Misoprostol which expelled the pregnancy. (the intercourse occurred six days before the Misoprostol). I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There seems to be confusion about the dose of Mifepristone which you know about. Usually, three 200 mg tablets (600 mg total) orally administered Mifepristone as a single one time dose and two days later Misoprostol is given. Your idea about 200 mcg Mifepristone is th... Read Full »
There is bleeding and pain after taking Misoprostol. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend underwent a USG and she was detected with 6-week pregnancy and then she took Mifepristone and then next day four Misoprostol (mouth dissolving). Now it has been more than 24 hours. She is bleeding continuously with clots and having severe pain. Kindly suggest what to do now ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is the pregnancy products coming out. Heavy bleeding is expected after medical termination of pregnancy. Sometimes, however, if the medical abortion is not complete and some products remain stuck in the uterus, the bleeding may continue or even be excessive to a leve... Read Full »
My wife has excess bleeding with abortion pills. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife used Mifegest pills for the abortion of one-month pregnancy but she is still bleeding up to 12 days and I am not with her right now to take her to a doctor. Which medicine or precaution will help her? Please reply. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she is bleeding moderately after 12 days, she needs to and see a gynecologist and get an ultrasound to see if there are any products of conception left behind inside the uterus. If there are, then she needs to undergo a dilatation and curettage which is a minor surgi... Read Full »
What are the chances of pregnancy after unprotected sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex before three days. Today it is almost 72 hours completed. I have taken Mifepristone 200 mg. Are there chances of pregnancy still? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a less likely chance to get pregnant. As you had taken your contraceptive within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. Read Full »
I have irregular periods after using Mifepristone. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years old. I missed my period last month and got to know that I was pregnant. So I took Mifepristone. Now it has been more than a month since I had my periods. And I also have a lot of weight gain recently. My pregnancy test was negative this month. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Based on your symptoms, you may be experiencing a delay in your menstrual cycle due to the Mifepristone (Progesterone) medication you took. Mifepristone is commonly used as a medication to termin... Read Full »
Why am I not bleeding after taking Mifepristone?
Query: Hello doctor, I have got my urine pregnancy test positive five days before. My last period was in the mid of last month. I have taken unwanted 72 after 11 days of my periods, but there may be some contraceptive failure. I consulted my medical friend, and she suggested me about medical abortion and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me start by giving the right schedule for MTP kit. Mifepristone 200 mg orally single dose, will dislodge an embryo from the uterine lining. This will have some gastric problems but no bleeding. After 48 hours of this oral pill, place all four tabs of Misoprostol... Read Full »
What is the process for taking abortion pills?
Query: Hello doctor, My partner and I had unprotected intercourse. Her periods were due 10 days back which she unfortunately missed and the pregnancy test came positive just two days back. We have decided to abort and she has taken Mifepristone by 10.30 am. I would like to know when is she supposed to tak... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Abortion pills can only be taken under the supervision of a gynecologist because they may cause severe bleeding, infection and retained products of conception. We usually give Misoprostol after 48 h... Read Full »
Can you explain how should I take abortion pills?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 6 weeks pregnant and I need to terminate the pregnancy. I have gone through an ultrasound to confirm that it is an intrauterine pregnancy. I need to know how I can terminate it through abortion pills and what other precautions I need to take. Also, are there any other antibiotics ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to take an MTP kit a medical termination of pregnancy which will be sold only at the prescription of a registered medical practitioner and is no longer available as an OTC (over the counter) drug. It contains two medications namely Mifepristone and Misoprost... Read Full »
Which abortion method is better at five weeks of pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am pregnant. The ultrasound shows five weeks ± two weeks of pregnancy. My symptoms are fatigue, emotional, indigestion, and anger. I am on Pantocid for five days. I want to abort my pregnancy. Please tell me which method is better - surgical or medicine? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your ultrasound scan shows five weeks of intrauterine pregnancy, then you can go for a medical abortion by taking tablet Mifepristone 200 mg orally stat and after 48 hours of taking this medication, you can take tablet Misoprostol 400 micrograms orally and repeat ... Read Full »