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Is It Safe To Terminate Pregnancy Using Abortion Pills?

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Posted on Thu, 29 Jan 2015
Question: Hello, I had an abortion by pill before (took the second pill on November 20th) Today I found out that I am pregnant again and I want to abort again. Is there any additional risk with having an abortion by pill again? I would be 2 moths after last procedure. Thank you!! I am desperate, so a quick answer would be greatly appreciated.
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Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it can be done..explained

Detailed Answer:
Helllo,
Thanks for contacting HCM
If its absolutely necessary only then you should contemplate abortion. As frequent abortions even with pills though they are safe but they do have a bearing on the uterine involution . Ideally conception should be avoided for at least 3-4 months after an abortion.
Also if D& C is practiced in each abortion in the end to evacuate the uterus then it increases the chances of asherman syndrome each time. But if previous abortions were medicine based and no surgical intervention used, then you may contemplate using pill again but under supervision as with each abortion , the chances of excessive bleeding increases and one may go in hypovolemia sooner.
regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (9 minutes later)
Dr. XXXXXXX

Thank you for your reply. What is D&C? So, under supervision, the procedure could be done safely? Is there any issue with having an abortion by pill again?

Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
explained..

Detailed Answer:
hello,
D& C id cervical dilatation and curettage which has to be undertaken in cases of failed abortion with medicines to remove the products of conception completely.

Yes , if you report to your physician and you undertake the procedure in the supervision then during excessive bleeding , you can be looked after by maintaining your blood volume with iv fluids.
There are no other issues with medicine induced abortion. Its a natural way though just assisted by increased uterine contractions and seperation of implantation of embryo.
It is advised that you meet your physician for a transvaginal ultrasound first to ascertain the gestational age of the fetus and its intrauterine presence. A pregnancy less than 7 weeks can be safely aborted with medicines..
regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sameer Kumar (4 minutes later)
Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX Have a great day!
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Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
thanks

Detailed Answer:
thanks
you may close the query if you have no further questions,
regards
DR.Samiir Kumar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is It Safe To Terminate Pregnancy Using Abortion Pills?

Brief Answer: it can be done..explained Detailed Answer: Helllo, Thanks for contacting HCM If its absolutely necessary only then you should contemplate abortion. As frequent abortions even with pills though they are safe but they do have a bearing on the uterine involution . Ideally conception should be avoided for at least 3-4 months after an abortion. Also if D& C is practiced in each abortion in the end to evacuate the uterus then it increases the chances of asherman syndrome each time. But if previous abortions were medicine based and no surgical intervention used, then you may contemplate using pill again but under supervision as with each abortion , the chances of excessive bleeding increases and one may go in hypovolemia sooner. regards