I started bleeding and experiencing pain 24 hours after taking mifepristone for a medical abortion. Do I still need to take the second medication (misoprostol) to complete the process, or can mifepristone alone complete the abortion?
Yes, you still need to take the misoprostol as prescribed. It is normal to experience some bleeding and cramping after taking mifepristone, but mifepristone alone is rarely enough to complete a medical abortion safely. The second medication, misoprostol, is necessary to cause the uterine contractions needed to fully and safely empty the uterus. Skipping it increases the risk of an incomplete abortion or infection. Please proceed with the misoprostol according to your healthcare provider's instructions. If you experience extremely heavy bleeding (soaking two maxi pads per hour for two consecutive hours) or severe, unmanageable pain, please contact your clinic or doctor immediately.
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I started bleeding and experiencing pain 24 hours after taking mifepristone for a medical abortion. Do I still need to take the second medication (misoprostol) to complete the process, or can mifepristone alone complete the abortion?