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Dr. gave me 600mg cytotec (misoprostol) for missed abortion found at 11 weeks. fetus died at 6 weeks. started spotting today. so i still need to take the pills?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sounds like it: It does not sound like you have passed the fetus. There will be quite a lot of blood. If all you have seen in spotting then that is not likely enough. Follow your doctors instruction.

Answered 9/15/2020

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A member asked:

Dr. gave me 600mg cytotec (misoprostol) for missed abortion found at 11 weeks. fetus died at 6 weeks. started spotting today. so i still need to take the pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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