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Can I Smoke After Having Abortion Pill?
Question: Hi
I am just starting the abortion pill ( the pack of 5) I just took the mifepriston pill am i able to smoke cigarettes while taking the mifepriston pill and the other 4 pills ??
I am just starting the abortion pill ( the pack of 5) I just took the mifepriston pill am i able to smoke cigarettes while taking the mifepriston pill and the other 4 pills ??
Brief Answer:
Avoid smoking.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
It is best to avoid smoking while having the pills for abortion as it can cause an increase in the amount of bleeding.
It is best to use these kits under the expert guidance of a gynecologist as such kits are often associated with complications like excessive bleeding and incomplete abortion.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Avoid smoking.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
It is best to avoid smoking while having the pills for abortion as it can cause an increase in the amount of bleeding.
It is best to use these kits under the expert guidance of a gynecologist as such kits are often associated with complications like excessive bleeding and incomplete abortion.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
But if i was to smoke it wouldn't affect the process of the abortion right ??
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Yes. It is not likely to affect the completeness of abortion.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Yes. It is not likely to affect the completeness of abortion.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
alright thank you.. also i can't get a hold of my gyno but i was wondering when i would be able to take the 4 misoprostol ?? ive seen 24 hours after taking the mifeprostone then ive also seen 6 hours after and 12 hours after taking the first one.. what would i still have an abortion if i take it 12 hours after taking the first one ??
Brief Answer:
Can take after 12 hours.
Detailed Answer:
After taking first pill containing mifepristone, the next two tablets containing misoprostol should be taken after 12-24 hours generally.
By this bleeding will start usually in 12 hours after the course and pregnancy will terminate within 24 hours.
This drug is to be taken under Medical Supervision as it can cause serious effects as nausea,vomiting,fever,pain and sometimes incomplete abortion can also occur causing the remnants to remain.
Mifepristone is recommended drug of choice for abortion under 7 weeks so please check with the local doctor and obtain prescription.
Can take after 12 hours.
Detailed Answer:
After taking first pill containing mifepristone, the next two tablets containing misoprostol should be taken after 12-24 hours generally.
By this bleeding will start usually in 12 hours after the course and pregnancy will terminate within 24 hours.
This drug is to be taken under Medical Supervision as it can cause serious effects as nausea,vomiting,fever,pain and sometimes incomplete abortion can also occur causing the remnants to remain.
Mifepristone is recommended drug of choice for abortion under 7 weeks so please check with the local doctor and obtain prescription.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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