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Can I Take Norethisterone For Abortion?
dear doc my period have delay about 1 weeks, but now im still plan to have another babys since my first baby is still 1year +. my doc suggest me to take norethisterone5mg to release the bby from my body/ does it work doc? is that a right tablet sholt i tke for obration?please help
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Hi,
If your period is delayed by one week, first do the pregnancy test. Pregnancy is not the only reason for delayed period. There are many other reasons for it. Occasionally a period may be delayed and this is normal.
Now if the pregnancy test result comes as positive, Norethisterone is not going to work. If you do not wish to continue the pregnancy, the only option is abortion. At this early gestational age you can take medicines to abort after consulting your family physician /Gynecologist. Before starting the treatment it is important to have examination by her to make sure that the pregnancy is in the uterus and you do not have contraindications for the medications. Medicines can be used to abort baby for up to 9 weeks of pregnancy.
In Medical abortion there are two types of medicines ( anti progesterone and prostaglandin) used for abortion. Medical abortion is about 95% effective. Most women ( 80%) abort within 24 hours of taking the second pill. Some take little longer. After aborting the pregnancy you may have light bleeding for two weeks. Get an ultrasound done after two weeks to make sure that the abortion process is complete.
If you have heavy bleeding (soaks 2pads/hour for more than two hours) or if the bleeding persists even after 2 weeks you must see the doctor.
To avoid such unnecessary stress I advise you to consult your doctor and start regular contraception like hormonal contraception or have an intrauterine devise fitted as they are very effective in preventing pregnancy.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. If you have any further queries do contact me through healthcare magic
If your period is delayed by one week, first do the pregnancy test. Pregnancy is not the only reason for delayed period. There are many other reasons for it. Occasionally a period may be delayed and this is normal.
Now if the pregnancy test result comes as positive, Norethisterone is not going to work. If you do not wish to continue the pregnancy, the only option is abortion. At this early gestational age you can take medicines to abort after consulting your family physician /Gynecologist. Before starting the treatment it is important to have examination by her to make sure that the pregnancy is in the uterus and you do not have contraindications for the medications. Medicines can be used to abort baby for up to 9 weeks of pregnancy.
In Medical abortion there are two types of medicines ( anti progesterone and prostaglandin) used for abortion. Medical abortion is about 95% effective. Most women ( 80%) abort within 24 hours of taking the second pill. Some take little longer. After aborting the pregnancy you may have light bleeding for two weeks. Get an ultrasound done after two weeks to make sure that the abortion process is complete.
If you have heavy bleeding (soaks 2pads/hour for more than two hours) or if the bleeding persists even after 2 weeks you must see the doctor.
To avoid such unnecessary stress I advise you to consult your doctor and start regular contraception like hormonal contraception or have an intrauterine devise fitted as they are very effective in preventing pregnancy.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. If you have any further queries do contact me through healthcare magic
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