Is The Intake Of Abortion Pills Advisable While Travelling?

Posted on Mon, 20 Feb 2017

Question: I usually have my periods on 20th of every month.

Last month my period got delayed by 5 days and started on 25th. I suspect this was because of an emergency contraceptive I took after an unprotected sex that month.

This month I had unprotected sex on 5th and 7th. My partner ejaculated in me on 7th, and we were not sure about 5th too, so I took emergency contraceptive on 8th.

Since I was expecting my period on 25th of this month, we had unprotected sex on 25th, and he again ejaculated. I took emergency contraceptive on 27th.

I did not get my period till date, i.e. till 2nd Feb. And did a pregnancy test at home, which came positive.

I met a gynec and told him about the last period date, and this month delay in period. And about the test too. I could not take risk of delaying it further so I asked for the treatment right away. She gave me Mifepristone and Misoprostol tablets (4 in vagina and 1 oral).

I'm travelling today, and I'm afraid that if it causes much pain.

What could I do to handle the pain while travelling? My travelling is urgent too. Please guide me.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Delay the intake

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for trusting health care magic
I understand your anxiety about the issue.
You should not take it while travelling as it can cause a lot of pain and bleeding in 10-15% cases so will be very difficult for you to manage.
So you can delay the intake by 2-3 days.
In case you have any other question please feel free to ask
Regards
Dr Manisha Jain

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy