There are many pregnant women who want to have an abortion with medication. Due to the demand for confidentiality or fear of abortion, some patients want to abort using drugs. You should consult your doctor about how to use drugs. Sometimes the use of these drugs can be risky. Therefore, use the abortion medicine with the help of a doctor, not yourself. Abortion Drugs are cytotec and Misoprostol. Sale and use of these drugs is prohibited.
Before you take the abortion pill, you’ll meet with your nurse, doctor, or health center staff to talk about whether abortion is the right decision for you, and what your abortion options are. You’ll get an exam and lab tests, and you may get an ultrasound to figure out how far into your pregnancy you are.
Your nurse or doctor will let you know if there’s anything else you need to do to prepare for your abortion. They’ll give you written instructions on how to take your pills. You will have access to a caring professional through the process — you’ll get a number you can call 24/7 if you have any questions or concerns.
You’ll have a lot of bleeding and cramping after you take the second medicine, so plan ahead to make the process more comfortable. You can be at home, or wherever is comfortable for you to rest. You may also want to have someone you trust with you (or nearby) that you can call for support if you need anything.
Stock up on maxi pads, food, books, movies, or whatever you like to help pass the time, and a heating pad for cramps. Make sure you have some pain medicine — but don’t take aspirin because it can make you bleed more.
Despite legalizing of abortions in some countries, there are still a number of women who die due to complications during abortions. Qatar is no exception and there is a need to increase awareness to try and reduce the deaths caused by lack of awareness. One very useful solution is the provision of post abortion care services in abortion hospitals in Qatar.
Post abortion care, also known as after abortion care, is an approach at reducing deaths resulting from unsafe or incomplete abortions and also facilitating quick recovery after an abortion procedure. Countries that have strict legal restrictions against abortions are hit hard when it comes to deaths due to unsafe abortions.
For example, access to abortion clinics in Qatar is very limited thanks to the strict regulations governing abortions. As a result, most people end up seeking the services of untrained individuals, thus risking the chance of developing complications during the process.
First, you take a pill called mifepristone. This medicine stops the pregnancy from growing. Some people feel nauseous or start bleeding after taking mifepristone, but it’s not common. Your doctor or nurse may also give you antibiotics to take to prevent infection.
The second medicine is called misoprostol. You’ll either take the misoprostol right away, or up to 48 hours after you take the first pill — your doctor or nurse will let you know how and when to take it. This medicine causes cramping and bleeding to empty your uterus.
For most people, the cramping and bleeding usually starts 1-4 hours after taking the misoprostol. It’s normal to see large blood clots (up to the size of a lemon) or clumps of tissue when this is happening. It’s kind of like having a really heavy, crampy period, and the process is very similar to an early miscarriage. (If you don’t have any bleeding within 24 hours after taking the second medicine, misoprostol, call your nurse or doctor.)
The cramping and bleeding can last for several hours. Most people finish passing the pregnancy tissue in 4-5 hours, but it may take longer. The cramping and bleeding slows down after the pregnancy tissue comes out. You may have cramping on and off for 1 or 2 more days.
You can take pain medicine like ibuprofen about 30 minutes before you take the second medicine, misoprostol, to help with cramps. You can also take anti-nausea medicine if your doctor or nurse gives it to you. Don’t take aspirin, because it can make you bleed more.
It’s normal to have some bleeding and spotting for several weeks after your abortion. You can use pads, tampons, or a menstrual cup — whatever’s the most comfortable for you. But your nurse or doctor may recommend you use pads for the first few days after the abortion so you can track how much you’re bleeding.
The last step is a follow up with your nurse or doctor. You may go back into the health center for an ultrasound or blood test. Or you’ll get a pregnancy test to take at home, followed by a phone call with your nurse or doctor. These tests will make sure the abortion worked and that you’re healthy.
In the unlikely case that the abortion doesn’t work and you’re still pregnant, your doctor or nurse will discuss your options with you. You may need another dose of medication or to have an in-clinic procedure to complete the abortion.
The medical abortion (medication abortion) process has two steps and includes two different medicines.
STEP 1: First, at CHOICES you take a pill called mifepristone which stops the pregnancy from growing.
STEP 2: Second, 24 to 48 hours after taking the first pill, you take another set of 4 pills called misoprostol. The second pill empties the uterus, and you will experience cramping and heavy bleeding. The pills can also cause pain, and sometimes, nausea, diarrhea or chills. After the pregnancy tissue is expelled, the bleeding and pain become much less.
