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A member asked:

Used cytotec (misoprostol) to abort at 5 weeks and 3 days but didn't bleed. u/s showed still pregnant but no heartbeat. possible defects to the baby?

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Yes, definitely: So sorry to share that with you but definitely can cause birth defects. See a gynecologist to help you.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 1/30/2014

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