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Hi im 3 weeks pregnant n now i take a cytotec, (misoprostol) how do i know if the pills doing its job?

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Are you taking: Under physician supervision for medical abortion ? , you will know will have some bleeding and will expel the products of conception and some mild cramps, is 88% effective . Mesoprostol (cytotec (misoprostol) ) must be administered under the supervision of experienced physician , may cause severe complications

Answered 12/9/2013

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