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Is Mifepristone An Abortion Pill?
Hello doctor.. me and my girl friend had intercourse exactly 4 days back. one suggestion i got was to use mifepristone 200mg today as an emergency contraceptive. but my girl friend is not sure whether she is pregnant or not. her menstrual dates are coming next week if not pregnant. can mifepristone 200mg be taken? or should we wait to confirm pregnancy? isn t it an abortion pill? will t cause too much bleeding and requires rest?(because she is working).. please advise. i sincerely appreciate a quicker response.
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
Dear member,
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
Mifepristone ia a abortion drug. IPILL is a emergency contraceptive to be taken after unprotected sex.
if pregnancy is confirmed then she can take medical abortion regimen on after consultation with a doctor.
if you have any further queries you can call directly to DR BHAGYASHREE
Thanks
DR BHAGYASHREE B
Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
Mifepristone ia a abortion drug. IPILL is a emergency contraceptive to be taken after unprotected sex.
if pregnancy is confirmed then she can take medical abortion regimen on after consultation with a doctor.
if you have any further queries you can call directly to DR BHAGYASHREE
Thanks
DR BHAGYASHREE B
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