A 20-year-old female 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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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered
18 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes, definitely: So sorry to share that with you but definitely can cause birth defects. See a gynecologist to help you.
Answered on Jan 30, 2014
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