AboutPat G Expertise I can help women with the consideration of their decision, and with resources, and I can share my own experiences as the mother of seven and grandmother of six. My approach is to show love and concern, and help women work through the issues, emotional, spiritual, practical. I also help women deal with boyfriend and family issues.
Experience I have been working with women who are considering abortion for several years. I also work with women who have had abortions. Our family has also experienced adoption, so I can talk about that as well.
Education/Credentials I am mostly self-taught. I also studied midwifery for awhile. I have spent years doing research on this topic. In fact, I have been doing research and working in this area since the early 1970's. I have been helping women online for a few years, under the guidance of a woman who was formally training in counseling.
Expert: Pat G Date: 5/4/2008 Subject: abortion pill...MTpill
Question QUESTION: I am 6 weeks pregnant and have taken one 200mg of MTpill today(03/05/2008) at 4:30pm and has been asked to take one misoprostol 200mg 48 hrs latter and within next 24hrs another 200mg misoprostol orally. Is this enough for abortion and can there be any complication or side effects latter.......i am NOT sure with the dose...I AM VERY MUCH WORRIED...PLEASE SOMEBODY HELP ME OUT IMMEDIATELY!!
ANSWER: Anamika,
I am gathering from what you said that you are supposed to use a Misoprostol in your vagina. DON'T DO IT. It is very dangerous; it can cause toxic shock syndrome, which can kill you within hours. Also, please be aware that the manufacturer of Misoprostol said it should NOT be used during pregnancy, so you will be using it off label. That means the manufacturer expects there to be problems with the way it's being used.
The long term effects of medical abortion are not known. But they do know that complications do happen.
If you change your mind, go to a doctor who will give you progesterone throughout your pregnancy.
You are at the edge of the effectiveness of medical abortion. Medical abortion only works up to 49 days, and 6 weeks is 42 days. The closer to the limit you get, the more likely it is to fail. If it fails, surgical abortion will be necessary (unless you decide to try to save your baby).
As far as your particular situation is concerned, you must ask a doctor these questions. Nobody can answer questions about your body over the internet. Good luck and feel free to ask more questions if you need to.
where it is given misoprost(misoprostol) is to be taken orally..i have already taken one 200mg of MTpill..i am very confused and scared about what i am doing correct or not...PLEASE advice something as i am a student and taking it at my own risk......PLEASE HELP IMMEDIATELY!!!!
Answer Anamika,
I have read the web site. There must be something about the site that concerns you, and you will have to tell me what it is. Obviously, taking such things is risky. And equally obviously, it's your own risk. I think you would be wise to consult a doctor. You can ask the questions that are on your mind.
At this point, since you have already taken the MTpill, it seems you have only two options: either follow through, and if necessary, get a surgical abortion, or go to a doctor who will give you progesterone throughout your pregnancy to try to have a healthy child. This has been done. But these pills are fairly effective, so there is no guarantee this would work.
Other than that, you'll have to tell me what is on your mind. I am very sorry that you are feeling this way about it, and I wish I could be of more help. Let me know if you want to go through with the abortion. If you need a doctor who will give you progesterone, go here:
