Expert: Pat G - 5/3/2010

Question
Ms Pat G.

I wanna ask you some questions regarding on my situation.
I was delayed for 1 week before i took a preg test that Friday night then the test showed that im  positive.I took 6 tablets <200mg> cytotec 2tablets having 3hours interval.There is a little spot pass after 2nd times i take the tablets.Then I inserted 2tablets vaginally at 4pm and just lay in bed.after 5hours there are heavy flows pass just like a menstrual period and a little thick string like comes out.Heavy flows continue until that morning at 6am i woke up and some heavy clots came out after stand in bed.After that just a few and just a spot pass then totally stop bleeding.After this process 1week later i did not feel some pregnancy sign.Then 3 weeks after abortion i had a home preg test,but it still show positive.I'm worrying.. did i had an incomplete abortion or is still have a chance that my pregnancy is continuing? How long does an HCG hormones can totally come out to my body?What should I do Ms Pat please answer my question and give me some advice what to do next.
Thank you so much.

Answer
Hello, gwyneth,

You're welcome.

Did you take these pills immediately after you took the pregnancy test? I am assuming you did.

What you are describing, the little thick string, doesn't really make sense to me. Given the fact that you took the pills so early, and only took the one kind of pills, it's not clear to me they did anything to end your pregnancy. However, it would be expected that you might still have pregnancy hormones in your body at this point.

Nobody will be able to tell you over the internet what is going on with your body specifically. You should see a doctor. These pills are dangerous. They can cause all kinds of problems. The manufacturer says a pregnant woman should never take them. They can kill a woman. Taking them vaginally is especially dangerous.

You need to know if you are still pregnant. If you are still pregnant, you should let the doctor treat you so that the pills won't cause any further harm. Whatever you do, don't take any more pills. You need to find a doctor who is ethical and competent. There are organizations in the Philippines that can recommend a good doctor and provide other help you might need. You deserve decent medical care. To find an organization near you, please go to this web site:

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

Choose "Philippines" from the country list. There are 20 organizations in the Philippines.

Please take care of yourself and stay safe. Let me know how you do.