I am currently 1.5 months pregnant and do not wish to continue the pregnancy. Which medicines are commonly used for medical abortion at this stage? Will the Gestarest kit work safely in this situation?
Medical abortion in early pregnancy is usually done with medicines prescribed and supervised by a qualified gynaecologist after confirming the pregnancy duration and location through examination or ultrasound. At around 1.5 months of pregnancy, doctors commonly use a combination of medicines containing mifepristone and misoprostol, which help stop the pregnancy and remove the pregnancy tissue from the uterus. Different brands, including kits such as Gestarest, contain these medicines, but it is not safe to take them without proper medical advice because the dose, timing, and suitability can vary from person to person. Before taking any abortion medicine, it is important to confirm that the pregnancy is inside the uterus and not ectopic (outside the uterus), because an ectopic pregnancy can become dangerous if missed. Medical abortion may cause bleeding, abdominal cramps, nausea, weakness, and passage of clots, which can sometimes be heavy. In some cases, the abortion may remain incomplete and require further treatment or a procedure. For safety, consult a gynaecologist before taking any medicine so that your medical history, blood group, pregnancy age, and overall health can be properly assessed. Seek urgent medical care if there is very heavy bleeding, severe abdominal pain, fever, dizziness, fainting, or foul-smelling discharge after taking abortion medicines.