Medical abortion is a combination of two medications to abort the pregnancy. These medications are mifepristone and Cytotec (misoprostol). It is more successful till the nine weeks of pregnancy. There are low risks in early abortion and a less invasive way to terminate the pregnancy. There is a need for follow-up when you choose medical abortion. For patients who want an early abortion, mifepristone is a good choice together with the Cytotec abortion Pill. However, patients can choose medical abortion at home
The procedure of medical abortion
When you choose medical abortion, you can protect your body from an invasive procedure. After verification of pregnancy patients can choose medical abortion with mifepristone and Cytotec.
A high level of progesterone hormone is necessary for pregnancy. Mifepristone blocks the progesterone hormone and causes the pregnancy to stop progressing. Cytotec helps the cervix to soften and contract the uterus and exclude the pregnancy tissues.
What can happen to you during and after a medical abortion
Patients can feel the following after taking a second medication.
- Vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, fever, and headache
- Large blood clots during heavy bleeding
- Cramping is stronger than period pain
- After six hours bleeding will turn to a normal period.
- There can be irregular, unpredictable, or prolonged bleeding that lasts for four weeks after a medical abortion.
Follow-up after a medical abortion
After the abortion, it is necessary to make a follow-up appointment to ensure the procedure is complete or not. The doctor will ask you for a blood test and an ultrasound test to check the drop in pregnancy level.
One percent of women face incomplete medical abortion. And some pregnancy tissue remains in the uterus in around two to five percent of women. However, patients need an extra tablet or surgical abortion to complete the abortion.
How to do self-care after medical abortion?
The doctor will suggest you take care of yourself at home. They will tell you to use hot packs and massage the painful area of your body for relaxation. It also includes the use of medication to reduce cramps.
The doctor will also suggest you the following;
- Do not anything into the vagina including tampons
- Avoid vaginal sex
- Do not perform any strenuous activity, including heavy physical work or sport, until the bleeding stops
- Do not go swimming or bath
Advantages of medical abortion
There are many advantages of medical abortion;
- It is 95-98 percent successful, and there is no need for an extra dose after two doses.
- Medical abortion is not necessary to take place in a hospital, although there is no need for anesthesia, and you can have it at home.
- It is a less invasive and less clinical and non-surgical process.
- Some patients feel it is a natural process.
- You can have anyone for your support.
Disadvantages of medical abortion
Along with benefits, there are also disadvantages of medical abortion;
- Medical abortion takes more time than surgical abortion, and can also take more doctor visits.
- Sometimes it remains incomplete for a small percentage of cases and needs a surgical procedure.
- Pain and bleeding can stay for a long period of time than surgical abortion.
- A doctor cannot determine the time when your abortion is going to complete, it can take more time than you expect.
- If you have an intrauterine device in your uterus, you will need an extra visit to the doctor.
- Mifepristone (RU486) is not suitable for some patients.
Conclusion
Abortion with Cytotec abortion pill is effective in early pregnancy. And women can choose this type of abortion pill at home. Patients will get to know what they need to do before choosing medical abortion. Women's centers provide the best services to women, if anyone wants to remove unwanted pregnancy, then women's center is the best choice.
