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Could Terrible Cramps And Light Bleeding Indicate Successful Abortion?

Hi I m worried that my medical abortion has failed.I place the 4 cytotec under my tongue at noon today and I had the side effects like,vomitting,diarreah and bleeding.However my bleeding is very light and I m worried about this.The cramps are terrible though
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Hi,
Firstly, let me inform that self-medication in inducing a medical abortion is not advisable as it can often lead to incomplete abortion, heavy bleeding, infection, possibility of aborting and fertility problems in future. A clinical evaluation by a specialist and a trans-vaginal sonogram to locate the gestation sac and the age of the pregnancy are necessary before the procedure. The dosage you have taken needs to be assessed again since you vomited and the need for any further dose should be monitored by an expert. Cramps suggest that the uterus is contracting and abortion may occur sooner if detachment of the products occurs successfully. Hope this helps.
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Could Terrible Cramps And Light Bleeding Indicate Successful Abortion?

Hi, Firstly, let me inform that self-medication in inducing a medical abortion is not advisable as it can often lead to incomplete abortion, heavy bleeding, infection, possibility of aborting and fertility problems in future. A clinical evaluation by a specialist and a trans-vaginal sonogram to locate the gestation sac and the age of the pregnancy are necessary before the procedure. The dosage you have taken needs to be assessed again since you vomited and the need for any further dose should be monitored by an expert. Cramps suggest that the uterus is contracting and abortion may occur sooner if detachment of the products occurs successfully. Hope this helps.