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Could Having One Mifepristone Pill And Discontinuing The Rest Effect Fetus In Pregnancy?
Hi I am 8 weeks pregnant I have had the Mifepristone Pill yesterday at my hospital, I have been asked to go back today and have next tablets inserted inside me My question is what are my chances of having a normal healthy pregnancy if I don t want to go ahead with the next tablets will the embryo be affected with the pill at this stage.. Is there anything I can do? Sara
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Dear Sara,
Continuing pregnancy after consuming Tab. Mifepristone will be hazardous decision. Mifepristone and Misoprostol, both the medicines are known to cause developmental abnormalities in the baby. Hence, once the medicine(s) are consumed, decision should not be reverted to continuation of pregnancy.
After Tab. Mifepristone, Tab. Misoprostol have to be taken after about 24-48 hours. So if you have not delayed it for more than 48 hours, you may still go to the hospital and get Tab. Misoprostol inserted. If you have crossed this time, you may have to repeat Tab. Mifepristone which should subsequently be followed by Misoprostol.
Even if these medicines fail to terminate the pregnancy, please do not continue the pregnancy; opt for surgical evacuation of the uterus, may be by MVA aspiration.
I hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
Continuing pregnancy after consuming Tab. Mifepristone will be hazardous decision. Mifepristone and Misoprostol, both the medicines are known to cause developmental abnormalities in the baby. Hence, once the medicine(s) are consumed, decision should not be reverted to continuation of pregnancy.
After Tab. Mifepristone, Tab. Misoprostol have to be taken after about 24-48 hours. So if you have not delayed it for more than 48 hours, you may still go to the hospital and get Tab. Misoprostol inserted. If you have crossed this time, you may have to repeat Tab. Mifepristone which should subsequently be followed by Misoprostol.
Even if these medicines fail to terminate the pregnancy, please do not continue the pregnancy; opt for surgical evacuation of the uterus, may be by MVA aspiration.
I hope this helps you.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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