Question 1

i'm 5 weeks pregnant, how does laxative work as an abortion method and how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

Laxatives don't work: Laxatives, depending on what you are actually proposing to take, are not used to terminate pregnancies. You should see your doctor immediately to discuss a safe approach to your problem as there are safe methods available to help you.

Question 2

i just had a surgical abortion on 10/21. how soon can i take a natural laxative like smooth move tea to relieve constipation & bloating?

Accepted Answer

Now: I would however "defer" to your  own treating GYN for the answer to this question..a simple phone call (or email) to that Provider only takes a moment....

Hope this is helpful
BE  WELL!

Dr Z

Question 3

is it safe to take plan b a week after a medical abortion?

Accepted Answer

It can be taken: However, you need to seriously look into a regular form of contraception.

Question 4

is it safe to take abortion pills at home if im in 4weeks pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Were you prescribed the abortion pills by a clinic or doctor?  If so, yes, you can take them at home. I'm assuming you were given Mifepristone and misoprostol.  Doctors sometimes have different regimens as far as timing of these 2 medications. But you don't have to take them in the doctor's office, if that's your question.

Question 5

is it safe to take a xanax (alprazolam) before getting an abortion?

Accepted Answer

Once you have decide: Xanax (alprazolam) is class d medications. It's harmful to fetus once you have planned abortion it can help lower anxiety during procedure.

Question 6

is it safe to take triptans for migraine abortion if bp is 150/105? how much bp elevation is typically seen after administration of triptans? can stroke occur at an elevated level but less than 180/120 bp? is sys. high more concerning than dia. high?

Accepted Answer

: A "stroke" can occur at any time, as a "BP determination" is a single value at a single time, which can change due to situational stress.  If you are hypertensive as indicated, see an internal medicine physician for an exam and treatment for the hypertension.

Question 7

hi,is it safe to take the abortion pill in early pregnancy  while i am breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Abortion pill: Yes the abortion pill is safe and if you have concerns about breastfeeding just empty your breasts and store the frozen breast milk until the abortion is completed then resume breastfeeding.

Question 8

is it safe to take an abortion pill ,8 weeks pregnant and with 6 8 cm subserosal fibroids?

Accepted Answer

: This is a question you have to discuss with your OBGYN doctor. Don't proceed until the right advice is given to you.

Question 9

is it safe to take iron pills or any kind of medicine such as advil (ibuprofen) or ibuprofin after an abortion?

Accepted Answer

Iron safe in female: Yes. For females it is safe to add iron..Especially after a large loss of blood.

Question 10

is aspirin cortal safe and effective in abortion ? if yes , how many dosage to take?

Accepted Answer

NO!!!: If you are pregnant and don't want to be, please see your own physician or planned parenthood.  http://www.plannedparenthood.org/  taking this "cortal" Aspirin is not safe or reliable for abortion.

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Is it safe to take laxative after an abortion

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I'm 5 weeks pregnant, how does laxative work as an abortion method and how long does it take?

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I just had a surgical abortion on 10/21. how soon can i take a natural laxative like smooth move tea to relieve constipation & bloating?

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Is it safe to take plan b a week after a medical abortion?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take abortion pills at home if im in 4weeks pregnant?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take a xanax (alprazolam) before getting an abortion?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take triptans for migraine abortion if bp is 150/105? how much bp elevation is typically seen after administration of triptans? can stroke occur at an elevated level but less than 180/120 bp? is sys. high more concerning than dia. high?

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Hi,is it safe to take the abortion pill in early pregnancy while i am breastfeeding?

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Is it safe to take an abortion pill ,8 weeks pregnant and with 6 8 cm subserosal fibroids?

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Is it safe to take iron pills or any kind of medicine such as advil (ibuprofen) or ibuprofin after an abortion?

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Is aspirin cortal safe and effective in abortion ? if yes , how many dosage to take?

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