Expert: Pat G - 12/3/2010

Question
im 22years old and i had an abortion 5days ago  using the cytotec pills. At first i bled heavily then took sylate pills to stop the bleeding and now its so little. Im having at times extremely painful flashes at my lower abdomen and at my rectum. What could be the problem and what medication should i take.

Answer
Hello, leah,

Your problem is that you shouldn't have taken any medication to begin with. Cytotec can cause contractions of the uterus that are so powerful that they can rupture the uterus. Also, they won't necessarily cause an abortion. How far along were you?

The Sylate should help with the bleeding, and it seems that it has. However, it IS a drug, and can be dangerous. Try some cayenne (red hot peppers) instead. You can take it as a supplement, or get it in food. This should be done regularly until the bleeding has stopped for good. When it comes to stopping bleeding from the uterus, some medications can cause serious pain. But relieving the pain can start the bleeding again. The bleeding is dangerous. A woman can actually bleed to death. Cytotec stops the hormone that controls a woman's bleeding.

I recommend you see a doctor as soon as possible. Do NOT go back to whoever gave you the Cytotec. They have poor medical judgment and cannot be trusted. If you have trouble finding a good doctor, let me know. I have a list of resources from all over the United States.

Please let me know how you do, and keep in touch.