Expert: Pat G - 12/13/2010

Question
I had unprotected with my school boy friend on 19th and 20 of november 2010,went for a test and was confirm that i was three weeks pregrant,yesterday i took eight tablets of cytotec and there was a bleeding,but today the bleeding has stop,what do i do next,does it means abortion has taken place with a day bleeding.thanks,chizoma

Answer
Hello, Chizoma,

To begin with, that's a huge dose of Cytotec! Cytotec is poisonous to pregnant women and can cause a woman to bleed to death. In addition, you could develop a deadly infection that could kill you within hours. It also won't necessarily cause abortion. I don't know where you got the Cytotec, but whoever gave it to you was acting unethically. The manufacturer says it should never be given to a pregnant woman. They don't want to get sued if it kills someone.

If you were to succeed in having an abortion by taking pills, you would then be at much greater risk for breast cancer, auto-immune disease (such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis), and emotional problems. A woman who has an abortion is eight times as likely to commit suicide as a woman who carries to term.

You deserve better.

What kind of problems are you facing that you would take such a horrible risk with your life? Perhaps I can offer some solutions that will help you decide not to risk your life. Also, there are organizations all over the United States that offer help to pregnant women. To find one near you, please go to this web site:

http://www.optionline.org/

The link to the lists is on the right.

Please take care of yourself. Don't take any more poisons! Let me know how you do, and let me know if there is any way I can help with the problems you face.