A member asked:

My wife take 800mcg of misoprostol 3 doses at home for medical abortion when she 4 weeks pregnant but medicin did not work. where live where abortion is not legal. now 11weeks of pregnancy. there any chance of birth defect after use this medicine?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, misoprostol can cause birth defects but the true incidence is unknown. Your wife needs be followed closely for detecting the defect then she will be eligible for a legal abortion.

Answered 1/22/2022

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