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sir
my name is Amii.
i got pregnent as confirmed by strip test & later by a doctor.as i am a student i was unable to get abortion done in a hospital.so after going thru net & some feed back from my friends i have taken one tablet of MTPILL(Mifepristone Tablets 200mg)and after 8 hours two tablets of MISOPROST(Misoprostol Tablets 200 mg).And again two tablets of MISOPROST(Misoprostol Tablets 200 mg)after 8 hours. heavy bleeding some stomach n a little dizzyness happening.
pls suggest if i will be safe and will my preganancy be aborted with the above drugs.
m not in a situation to be diagonised in a hospital.
kindly suggest me if any precaution can be taken in future to counter side effects of the above drugs and if ever i will be able to give birth to my childern.
m very much stressed after going thru more stuff about the used drugs. my age is 22 years and healthwise i am very good.
Hi, amii,
Unfortunately, you may no longer be good healthwise. These powerful pills really disrupt a woman's delicately balanced hormonal system.
The dizziness suggests to me you may have had far too much bleeding, and your life may be in danger. Please go IMMEDIATELY to a doctor of hospital. I know you said that you aren't in a situation where you can go, but DO IT.
The best way to counter the side effects of these drugs is not to take them in the first place. Nobody knows what effect this will have on your future childbearing. These pills haven't been used long enough, and studies haven't been made. But Misoprost is being given to women off label. The manufacturer says it should NEVER be given to a pregnant woman. This is because there are several ways it can kill a woman within hours. Anybody who prescribes these for abortion is committing malpractice!
You MUST get immediate medical attention. You may be OK, but don't take a chance. Please let me know how you do.
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Pat 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 eleven. 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. I am not a doctor, but I have done extensive medical research, so I may be able to help with information. I am female. When you write, if you are or were pregnant, please tell me how far along you were or are, and if you have had an abortion, please tell me what kind. Thank you.
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.
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