Medical Abortion Success Rate at 6 Weeks: Important Information and What to Expect
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Medical abortion is a safe and efficient way to terminate an early pregnancy; it is often performed with a combination of misoprostol and mifepristone. The success rate, which is approximately 95-99%, is exceptionally high when done at 6 weeks or earlier. What to anticipate? Mifepristone: This initial medication inhibits progesterone, a hormone required for the continuation of pregnancy. When misoprostol is administered 24 to 48 hours later, the uterus contracts, causing the pregnancy tissue to be expelled. Most patients get cramps and bleeding, like a heavy period, after taking the second medicine. Lighter spotting may persist for a few weeks, but this typically begins within a few hours and lasts for a few days. Important Information: Effectiveness: Medical abortion is very effective at 6 weeks. There is a very high chance of a full abortion if the drugs are taken as directed, which eliminates the need for further medical treatments. Symptoms: Common side effects include cramps, ble...