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medication abortion questions- Misoprostol-only ?

August 8 2012 at 10:26 AM
Julie  (no login)

Blighted ovum at 8.5 weeks. Gestation sac is only 5.5 wks. My RE said I can do medication abortion and gives me a prescription for Misoprostol only.

However, when I searched online I found out people often do medication abortion with Mifepristone. My OB said she can't prescribe Mifepristone and I have to go to an abortion clinic and she doesn't recommend medication abortion after 7 weeks.

1. I am debating whether I should choose the medication abortion route or D&C. My gestational sac is small. The medication can be used up to 9 wks. But my OB doesn't recommend if it is above 7 wks.
2. my RE only prescribed Mosoprostol used vaginally. My research said it is not as effective as two meds combination. I wonder what your doctors prescribe if you ever have a medication abortion experience?
3. misoprostol used vaginally may cause a rare but fatal infection. So it is said many doctors only prescribe oral misoprostol. Any suggestion on this?

Many thanks!


 
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  1. The advice I was given on other bd - Alli on Aug 8, 11:25 AM
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  3. Ectopic was given - ActingLoud on Aug 8, 11:35 AM
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  5. misoprostol (m/c ment) - mel on Aug 8, 11:56 AM
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  7. many thanks everyone! - Julie on Aug 9, 5:36 PM
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