Expert: Pat G - 3/18/2010

Question
i did take cytotec foe 3 days 4 each day 2 oral and 2 vaginal, i did bleed a little at the first day but than nothing happens.i was 5 weeks pregnant but now i took a test and it was positive i still pregnant .my baby will born with problems ?

Answer
Hello, raysa,

I spent some time trying to get a clear answer to your question. I am aware that there is a chance it caused a problem with your baby. However, nobody seems to know how frequent it is. How long ago did you take it? Were you 5 weeks from conception, or from your last menstrual period? Sometimes pregnancy hormones decline slowly, and a woman will still get a positive pregnancy test. How long after you took these pills did you test for pregnancy?

I hoped to find an organization near you where you could get a recommendation for a doctor who can help you. There is no such organization in Aruba or in Netherlands Antilles. The closest one, it would appear, is in Venezuela. You can find one there by going to this web site:

http://heartbeatservices.org/index.php/connections/worldwide-directory

If this is not an option, you can contact your local Catholic church and ask them to help you find a doctor.

You really need to consult a doctor about your situation.

Please keep in mind that taking Cytotec is very dangerous, and can kill you. And it is far more likely to kill you if you take it vaginally. Please don't take this drug. The manufacturer specifically says a pregnant woman should NOT take it. It is intended for stomach ulcers.

Find a decent doctor, and let him advise you. Please let me know how things go.