Cytotec is a,
oral medication
this is commonly used to induce labor in women and works by softening the cervix to allow easier dilation (known as “ripening”) and producing contractions. In most cases, Cytotec is a safe and reliable medication that can make labor easier for women when administered correctly.
How do you insert Cytotec?
The most ideal place is to
push the tablets behind the cervix at the top of the vagina
. As long as you push them as high in the vagina as you can, they will work. Some women will place all 4 tablets at once. Some women will place them one at a time.
Is Cytotec effective orally?
Oral misoprostol was equally effective in facilitating
cervical dilatation prior to vacuum aspiration as vaginal misoprostol. However, the incidence of side effects, such as preoperative vaginal bleeding, was increased in the vaginal group compared to the oral misoprostol group.
How is Cytotec administered orally?
The recommended adult oral dose of Cytotec for reducing the risk of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers is
200 mcg four times daily with food
. If this dose cannot be tolerated, a dose of 100 mcg can be used.
Can Cytotec damage the womb?
Cytotec may cause the uterus to tear (uterine rupture)
during pregnancy. The risk of uterine rupture increases as your pregnancy advances and if you have had surgery on the uterus, such as a Cesarean delivery. Rupture (tearing) of the uterus can result in severe bleeding, hysterectomy, and/or maternal or fetal death.
Is it better to take Cytotec orally or vaginally?
Seventy-six percent of the
women preferred the oral route
, and 24.5% of the women preferred the vaginal route. Conclusion: Vaginal misoprostol is more effective than oral misoprostol in termination of second-trimester pregnancy after pretreatment with mifepristone, but more women preferred the oral route.
Is Cytotec painful?
The
worst worst pain hits
you 3/5 hours after taking the pill. Be heavy medicated and prepare for a heavy heavy flow and don’t forget to drink water. I took 4 pills of Cytotec after a miscarriage. I experienced very minor cramping and bleeding for less than 24 hours.
What damage does Cytotec do to the baby?
Babies may sustain birth injuries as a result of
uterine hyperstimulation
, uterine rupture, placental abruption, maternal hemorrhaging, and other side effects of Cytotec use. Birth injuries resulting from the use of Cytotec as a labor-induction agent include: Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)/birth asphyxia.
What are signs of an incomplete abortion?
- Bleeding more than expected.
- Bleeding that doesn’t get lighter after the first few days.
- Bleeding that lasts more than three weeks.
- Very severe pain or cramps.
- Pain that lasts longer than a few days.
- Discomfort when anything presses on your belly.
Can Cytotec make you infertile?
Conclusion: Misoprostol treatment, for women with first trimester missed abortion and favorable reproductive history, is an acceptable treatment with
no detrimental effect
on future fertility.
Is Cytotec more effective vaginally?
Conclusion:
Vaginal misoprostol is more effective than oral
misoprostol in termination of second-trimester pregnancy after pretreatment with mifepristone, but more women preferred the oral route.
How long should I lay down after inserting misoprostol?
In 6 to 72 hours, place 4 misoprostol tablets in your vagina. Lie down for
30 minutes
after placing the tablets to keep them from falling out.
Can Cytotec be detected in urine?
It is mainly eliminated in urine
. This elimination seems to be a way to increase the length of detection of the use of misoprostol.
Can you miscarry without seeing blood?
Can you have a miscarriage without bleeding? Most of the time, bleeding is the first sign of a miscarriage. However,
a miscarriage can occur without bleeding
, or other symptoms may appear first. Many women prefer the term pregnancy loss to miscarriage.
Can antibiotics treat incomplete abortion?
The value of routine antibiotics before surgical evacuation of the uterus in women with incomplete abortion is controversial. In some health centres antibiotic prophylaxis is advised; in others antibiotics
are only prescribed when there are signs of infection
.
What does miscarriage tissue look like?
In a miscarriage that happens beyond 6 weeks, more tissue will be expelled. The expelled tissue usually
resemble large blood clots
. Depending on the point at which the pregnancy stopped developing, the expelled tissue could range in size from as small as a pea to as big or bigger than an orange.
