(note: these links do not work on android. I was also told the D+C could cause scarring or tearing in the uterus, reducing my chances of getting pregnant in the future. It looks like the pregnancy will definitely have passed after this, especially since I was barely 4. I was prescribed 400mcg Misoprostol, vaginally. Step 1: Take 800 mg of Ibuprofen. It’s been six hours since the second dosage and nothing yet. 12:00: Took 2x 50mg Gravol, 2x 500mg acetaminophen, and 1x 500mg Naproxen. The doctor offered two options: •I could either take one last dose of misoprostol and go home with antibiotics to prevent a possible infection. I now am taking the pill and go on vacation next week. finally a little drop of spotting was visible 🥲all that hard work just for a little. The medication usually comes in 200-mcg r/Miscarriage is a community for those who are affected by or have experienced a miscarriage to talk about pregnancy loss. This was my 5th loss and 3rd time taking misoprostol (#1- MMC with miso for twins that stopped developing @ 7w, #2 - chemical that passed naturally, #3 - natural CP, #4 - MC 6w started natural, took miso when it was incomplete r/Miscarriage is a community for those who are affected by or have experienced a miscarriage to talk about pregnancy loss. 7:55 misoprostol, one small brown spot. Since then, I’ve done 3 rounds of misoprostol vaginally (four 200mg pills each “round”) and have only had spotting, some days no spotting at all. For context, my miscarriage was confirmed when I should have been 8w1d but was only measuring 6w1d with no heartbeat. Stocked up on pads and painkillers, hope it is not as awful as I fear it will be. 3. 5 weeks after taking Misoprostol, and the ultrasound showed that I had passed everything, which was such a huge Missed miscarriage: Misoprostol. Subjects in the repeat-dose group were scheduled for a follow-up visit on Day 4. I had to have D&C. Has anyone else had to take Misoprostol due to an incomplete miscarriage in the first 6 weeks? Yesterday was my second (last dose) vaginally but when I lost my baby in March (I thought I was 11&2 but turned out the baby had died at 9. (Illinois) Probably relevant is that I took it for a miscarriage, and although I’m 6. If it doesn’t work I’ll do the D&C. Possible failed D&C now taking misoprostol. I’m not sure what happened apparently the D&C did not remove everything there some tissue left behind. 10:20 expel small lining and blood, cramps. Luckily my doc prescribed two doses from the start so I already had it on hand. Totally manageable with ibuprofen, like period cramps. My doctor recommended me taking misoprostol. It wasn't. 5 weeks my pregnancy stopped progressing at 5 weeks. So, not seeing anything pass doesn’t necessarily mean the abortion didn’t work. Apr 1, 2014 · All three options have high success rates for completing miscarriage. Quick Process: The pregnancy should pass within hours, not days, once you start bleeding. I had an ultrasound last week that showed no heartbeat at 7. If the pain is unbearable, every pain killer except ibuprofen should do the job. I know because I had 3 doses at home followed by, 4 or 5 at the hospital. Then some cramping and I passed more clots, presumably the retained tissue. Everything was still inside. Incomplete Miscarriage After Misoprostol. I won’t be able to have another check up for 3 weeks. I took 400 mcg of misoprostol by mouth yesterday about 24 hours ago now. Thursday: -Late Thursday night I decided to take them then, because I want my fiance to be there with me the whole time for support. Loss at 5 weeks and Misoprostol. I got a follow-up ultrasound that confirmed it had failed, and ended up needing the D&C. Little cramping, light bleeding. We are so sorry you are in need for this sub, but we understand and are here for you. 22K subscribers in the Miscarriage community. There's almost no bleeding in the morning (sometimes brown spotting) and then in the evening for a few hours it's more like a r/Miscarriage is a community for those who are affected by or have experienced a miscarriage to talk about pregnancy loss. My OB said it was a miscarriage even though I wasn’t having any symptoms and was still having pregnancy symptoms. I worked for 3 hours afterward. Comfortable on the couch but uncomfortable up and walking around. It turned out I'm already miscarrying, so this wouldn't be classified as an abortion, but miscarriage management! I took two doses of Misoprostol vaginally, one Friday and one Saturday. It took about 4 hours for cramping to start very slight and 6 to 8 for anything to really start happening. My cervix would not dilate for the procedure. It's the same reason why it's used in abortion and miscarriage management, it causes uterine cramping. I will let you know how it goes r/Miscarriage is a community for those who are affected by or have experienced a miscarriage to talk about pregnancy loss. 11:30 - inserted 4 tablets vaginally and took naproxen 500mg We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I found out today (2 weeks later) that my pregnancy has not fully passed and I need to redo a course of misoprostol. During that period, don’t forget to maintain great hygiene. The plan is to then return a week later to confirm whether the retained tissue has passed •Go for D&C today or tomorrow I opted for the first. Miso didn't work for me, I did two doses vaginally. I was diagnosed with a blighted ovum yesterday and the Dr gave me misoprostol to help me pass naturally. And over 95% effectiveness of misoprostol and mifepristone combination, and it didn’t work for me. -11pm. I inserted 4 miso pills yesterday at 8am. Had very slight cramping and spotting. If you think you are experiencing a medical emergency, you should call your local emergency number immediately. My cramps have been horrendous too. I walked every day and I think that helped keep things moving a bit. Apr 10, 2017 · If complete expulsion was not achieved on Day 8 they underwent vacuum aspiration. Get app Sort by: Darkerocean7772. Remember, Ibuprofen can be used throughout the procedure and after when needed. My gestational sac was measuring about 8 weeks. This is my second MMC. r/Miscarriage is a community for those who are affected by or have experienced a miscarriage to talk… At this stage my GPs office was closed, I read some information online about the three methods for proceeding with a missed miscarriage; expectant management, medical management (misoprostol) and surgery. This step is not required, but it is highly recommended. Ibuprofens can only increase your bleeding. 9:50am: Minor cramping, took a Norco in anticipating of pain. If the pills came out after that, no worries. Day 3: took second dose, had mild cramping and spotting (more than day 1, but way less than a light regular period) Day 4: woke up around 3 am with moderate cramps (like regular period) and light bleeding. It may be that your first dose has done the work already. While it eventually ended up dilating my cervix a bit and causing pretty intense contractions, the tissue never passed. Before I leave, she gives me mifepristone and a plan to take one or two doses of misoprostol the next day. I took 4 doses vaginally 8 hours ago before bed. How long does it take . KittyCatLuvr4ever. Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin that mimics I had a missed miscarriage at 10w with an embryo that stopped growing around 6w. This Starting to worry. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. If you don't see more blood in the next few days, call your doctor. Open menu Open navigation Go to Reddit Home. Dr gave me misoprostol (4) and methergine (4) to take within 24 hours, and it's been 24 hours and I didn't see any more bleeding/clot than my usual intermittent quarter-sized jello-clot twice, but my belly, lower back, legs have all been cramping from these medications with no fruitful result, and this has been pure 100% misery. I was told the pills may not work the first time, requiring emergency D+C surgery. Ibuprofen will reduce the intensity of the cramps and help you manage the possible side effects of Misoprostol [9]. We talked through options and my OB recommended Misoprostol. My miscarriages themselves were an 8/10 on the pain scale, the misoprostol was probably a 3 or 4/10. This happened to me, sometimes misoprostol just doesn't work. Today I went for my 3rd viability ultrasound and the baby had passed, measuring 7+2 at 9 weeks past my LMP. Background: My baby stopped growing at around 9-10 weeks, I found out at my 11 week appointment. 3 tablets, each 200 mcg. 5 weeks. I got another one done at which would be 8 weeks, but the report said the the foetus stopped growing at 6 weeks 5 days and there was no sac. Seems like misoprostol is not working… so worried. Hi everyone. I'm just sharing this because I was super scared about the process of expulsion of the embryo material, but actually it was super smooth. I took a second dose of misoprostol the next week and bled even less. Get an ultrasound to check. I also recommend the miscarriage sub, there is a lot of good information there. Day 2: no cramping or spotting. This is long, and has some graphic details, but I just feel like I have to write this out, you know? I found out I was pregnant a few days before… Misoprostol didn’t work for me, even after a second dose. At this point my bleeding had not stopped, but this was to be expected. I had an ultrasound a few days later (June 25th) that confirmed retained products of conception (RPOC). I was warned that misoprostol might also not I inserted the first 4 pills at 5:30pm on Wednesday and it didnt kick in until 9:20pm. vent. Business, Economics, and Finance. 12:50: Experienced mild cramping for about 30-45 minutes and began spotting. We went back again yesterday for a “double check” ultrasound and it was measuring the same with no FHR. 11:13 bled thru pad and pants. This process can feel so isolating at times! I’m writing this in hopes of getting some feedback on other’s experience that may be similar to mine. This is my first pregnancy. mudra2511. Award. Misoprostol also causes the cervix (or neck of the womb) to soften. If you look in the Cosmopolitan guide on how to have a safe abortion, the average price for this method is supposedly $800. It works by causing the uterus to contract and push its contents outside the body. This is a place to come together and find support and connections to others who are going through this difficult process as well. After my partner finished work for the day I told him the news. Since, I have had period like bleeding. However, the first 4 pills that I took yesterday did nothing. It took 3 hours to start the contractions and bleeding. I found out after my first ultrasound appointment (I was 10 weeks) that I had a blighted ovum. No heaving blood and no pain with Misoprostol - everything is out. I'm writing this 16 hours after taking misoprostol and I don't think it's doing anything. It’s been over a week since then and my body still hasn’t started miscarrying on its own. I'm not cramping any more and I don't seem to be passing any more clots or tissue. Since the bleeding had stopped, I scheduled my follow up appointment. 5 weeks along. 12:00pm - 500 naproxen with lunch. I felt nauseous and my husband brought me a puke bowl but I never needed it. This cramping squeezes small vessels and helps the clotting process along. I'm worried what's next. I opted for the medicated route because I don't want to do another D&C and worry about Asherman's. Started at 530pm and bad cramping and pain lasted until about 3am. Misoprostol has a uterotonic effect and is used in obstetrics to prevent excess bleeding after birth/miscarriage. Women treated with misoprostol had higher rates of nausea, prolonged bleeding, and unplanned surgery, but roughly 95% (1,280 I still had no miscarriage symptoms up to that point, though some of my pregnancy symptoms had started to wane (like sore breasts and nausea). I saw the empty sac immediately on the screen, not fully understanding what it meant but knowing it wasn’t good. I chose misoprostol because I didn’t want surgery, but ended up needing an emergency D&C 5 weeks later due to retained tissue. 24 votes, 31 comments. ) I had a completely different experience and am wondering if maybe something Hello all, I’m supposed to be 9 weeks today, but baby stopped developing at 6+5 (confirmed via ultrasound 4/22). A woman with a miscarriage can take a medication called misoprostol to miscarry at home. It’s now 14 hours later im doubled over with pain even with pain relief and blood is dripping out of me like a dripping tap. Ive seen it recommended to combine mifepristone with misoprostol to make it more likely to work. I took mifepristone then 2 doses of misoprostol, to no effect. No cramping, no bleeding, only mild stomach upset, which was likely the side effect. I was told both options have equal risks including lots of prolonged bleeding, infection, etc. Jun 3, 2024 · Cytotec (misoprostol) can be used as a miscarriage medication to manage a missed or incomplete miscarriage. 15:45: Started cramping. GameStop Moderna Pfizer Johnson & Johnson AstraZeneca Walgreens Best Buy Novavax SpaceX Tesla. My OB prescribed me with 8 pills of Misoprostol to take 2 days in a row. I picked it up yesterday around 10:30 and took the first dose at ~11:30 am. I’m pretty sure she dosed jncorrectly. I had already been bleeding and cramping for 36hrs prior. Rysethelace. Has anyone else… Took misoprostol vaginally on Feb 16, passed the majority of tissue on Feb 20, which means it's been 10 days and I'm still bleeding. 4 cm. 2 weeks and baby was 9. The cramping started a few hours after vaginal insertion of the pills, and I took them before bed so it’s possible I slept through everything (I also took ibuprofen and Dramamine before bed just i 24K subscribers in the Miscarriage community. The Week of Gore (encore) started Sunday afternoon and lasted 8 days. I needed to do 2 doses of misoprostol, the first dose didn’t work. So I went in for a second ultrasound where I should’ve been 8w3d but they said there was no heartbeat this time and it measured only 7w2d (we had heard the heartbeat already at 6w4d). I have waited for a little less than two weeks for the miscarriage to come naturally, but nothing happened. anyways. 10:20am: Pain 2/10. 5 weeks with a blighted ovum that stopped developing at about 6. Please take care of yourself. 4. It is now 8pm and still no bleeding . Day 16 post d&c. My levels finally just reached 0, 9 weeks after my miscarriage started. I had a missed miscarriage at 12 weeks, was prescribed Misoprostol, and one week later needed a D&C. Essentially it’s like having a chemical pregnancy or very early miscarriage, which I have had in the past. 12:30: Took 3x 200mg of Misoprostol. 5 size. my question is could the effect be delayed? I had a missed miscarriage and was given a dose of mifeprestone + misoprostol (800mg) by my doc. it was mainly cramps- i think my cervix was being forced open since i didnt have any bleeding indicating my missed miscarriage. I also took 800mg ibuprofen and ohndansetron, an anti-nausea medication the doctor had prescribed. r/Miscarriage is a community for those who are affected by or have experienced a miscarriage to talk… 7:00 am antibiotic Advil. Misoprostol, also known by the trade name “Cytotec”, stimulates the uterus to expel the pregnancy. I had no symptoms of miscarriage (no cramps, no bleeding). Misoprostol may be used sometimes when the miscarriage is not I was searching this drug on Reddit bc my physician rx’ed me 800 mcg to take the night before a hysteroscopy and biopsy, to soften my cervix and make it easier to open manually. I had a great experience with miso first time. I go home feeling mostly normal, cramps maybe a 1/10 on the pain scale, but very upset I have not experienced whatbyou are describing, but wanted to share what the hospital told me: after inserting the pills, they wanted me to lie down for an hour. Long story short the miso did NOT work. Took it on 9+0, baby lost heartbeat somewhere in week 7. I really appreciated all the posts here and other places about how the misoprostol aka medical miscarriage experience was like, so I wanted to share mine here in case anyone needs the info. My LMP had been about 9 weeks prior to that appointment. TW: I had my miscarriage diagnosed yesterday and started misoprostol doses this morning (8am) started bleeding about an hour after and have bled all day passing clots and tissue. Since then I haven’t had any other symptoms. One hour should be enough for the pills to work. It make my experience longer and honestly I’d chose the D&C if I had the option again. TW: Blighted ovum, failed Misoprostol, descriptions of blood and pain, 2nd miscarriage I had a rough week. I’m 8. But the first dose really did a lot of the work, so the second dose didn’t have as much to do so to speak. She said that the size of the remaining tissue was fairly small at 1. r/Miscarriage is a community for those who are affected by or have experienced a miscarriage to talk… Jul 20, 2023 · Jul 20, 2023 at 6:23 PM. Send me good vibes pls 🤞🏼. 9:30 AM: took 3 misoprostol orally and 1 methergine pill and 800mg ibuprofen with a breakfast sandwich and gatorade, put on those always disposable overnight underwear (diaper). I found out this week that it looks like an anembryonic pregnancy, 8-9 weeks along. , it's hard to say if that made things worse, every body is so different. inserted "three tablets vaginally once". Day 1: took first dose of miso. Almost 2 weeks after taking the miso (taken 3/11) I went for a follow up ultrasound on 3/23 with my doctor. I had a lot of cramping throughout the night but woke up to find no blood. Baby was only measuring 5 week, 6 days. I wasn’t worried about Ashe Miscarriage is hell. 9:30 push pills higher up (not dissolved), urinate. How long for Misoprostol to work? Hi everyone, my baby stopped growing at 6 weeks (I should have been nearly 9 weeks along). I’m prescribed misoprostol no cramping just discharge that is slimy and old blood. I took Misoprostol at 12. I was really nervous to take misoprostol. I just took the other 4 pills this evening by inserting them virginally, hoping that this would be more effective. 5:00 PM- bleeding gets heavier, but not heavy enough to be deathly scary. ago. First orally one dose of myfegine (mifepristone) and then 24h hours later 4 pills of misoprostol vaginally. I did take 4 days off work after but I do a physically job as a nurse. Very heavy for the rest of the day with tissue/clots but then transformed in more normal bleeding the next day even if heavy. 9:20am: Took 400mcg Misoprostol vaginally-4 tabs. Oct 12, 2021 · Usually, women experience heavy bleeding for two days or lighter bleeding for a week. Background: I went to the clinic yesterday and had a transvaginal scan, at 5+6 weeks. My doctor prescribed me Misoprostol to insert vaginally. The appointment was today, 1. I’d like to start off by saying thank you to everyone for being such a great support system. Pretty terrible cramps picked up after a while but not unmanageable. This is my first miscarriage. 4:48 - diarrhea, some tiny blood clots on tissue 5pm through bed - uneventful. Stay home, hydrate, and use a heating pad. The ultrasound showed that I did pass the baby, but was still retaining 1inch of pregnancy tissue. About to take second dose of misoprostol. Jun 22, 2023 · Your clinician may recommend taking 600–800 micrograms (mcg) of oral misoprostol (Cytotec) to treat a missed miscarriage during the first trimester. At the moment I am not considering taking Misoprostol, some commenters expressed that they had a rough time with it, bleeding heavily, needing to go to the ER, etc. -4:30pm Went to the pharmacy to pick up the Misoprostol. and may lead to further complications. I had some cramping with the first dose of misoprostol, but it was clearly not successful. I did not have any cramping or other physical symptoms all week. I was offered Misoprostol or D&C. 4:15pm - some thick brown tissue on pad, 2 tsp, some thicker clots than I've seen and tissue on wipe. My instructions were 1 pill every 4 hours for 4 doses (4 pills in all- 200mg each). That’s not to downplay the experience- it was hard emotionally and physically and I heavily r/Miscarriage is a community for those who are affected by or have experienced a miscarriage to talk about pregnancy loss. 15:30: Took my last 3x 200mg of Misoprostol. After 10 weeks, it becomes easier to recognize. Took the pills before bed and passed the tissue next morning. I took my first dose of 800 mg of miso vaginally today at 4pm, along with a percocet. I found it helpful to hear about other people’s experiences so I thought I’d share how it went for me: My MMC was confirmed at 8 weeks. No pain or cramping. r/Miscarriage A chip A close button. I ended up needing a D&C. I had period-like bleeding for about 10 days leading up to 4/22, and then decided to try vaginal misoprostol to expedite the process on Monday 4/22. I’d recommend asking your doctor about whether that can be an option before moving to a d&c. It was manageable by the next morning. . Cytotec (misoprostol) is a miscarriage medication used when hCG results or ultrasound Misoprostol is a medication that brings on a miscarriage more quickly. experience: first MC. However I'm on my 3rd dose and ony… There’s roughly a 20% chance of miscarriage, and I had one. Note that online, medical abortion pills are a lot cheaper. r/Miscarriage is a community for those who are affected by or have experienced a miscarriage to talk about pregnancy loss. I got my first ultrasound done at 6 weeks 3 days when we were able to see the baby. I felt nauseous and my stomach hurt a little about 30 minutes after taking it. I inserted 4 200mg misoprostol pills intravaginally at 10AM on a Saturday morning. May 27, 2020 · I was diagnosed with a missed miscarriage on May 6th. Signs of success include bleeding, passing clots, and improvement in pregnancy symptoms, like nausea and breast tenderness. Also, after the sac came out I continued to have clots come out for a couple days, and with the clots came some of the pills too, just a tiny bit dissolved. I stopped bleeding after about 12 hours, assuming it was all over. TW: Misoprostol miscarriage. Percocet 325 mg. ) This subreddit is a source of information about abortion. the pain continued…. 26K subscribers in the Miscarriage community. Second dose did nothing at all. I will be taking the misoprostol tomorrow (friday). Wishing you the best. Misoprostol doesn't work for ~15-20% of women. I took misoprostol yesterday and had like… 3 spots of blood 12 hours later. It is not intended as a substitute for medical evaluation or treatment, nor does it constitute legal advice. true Miscarriage is unfortunately a very common occurrence in obstetrics affecting 15-20% of all pregnancies. Baby stopped developing at 6. • 7 yr. Similar to period cramps. For example here's an abortion kit with Mifepristone and Misoprostol for only €120. If you take the misoprostol, also ask for some prescribed painkillers. Embryo stopped developing at 6w2days. That I am very scared is an understatement. How long did it take for the miso to work for y’all? It’s been 7 hours since my first dose and 4 since my second and I’m just bleeding some. I have definitely not passed anything substantial like the sac or clots. I took 2 vaginal + 2 oral Miso pills on Sunday morning and I didn't have a lot of side effects, other than diarrhea and a little blood. If complete expulsion was not achieved on Day 4, they were administered a second dose of 800 µg of misoprostol vaginally and were scheduled for another follow-up visit on Day 8. After the whole thing, I realised that I had expected it to be much worse and was relieved to find that it wasn’t as bad as I had always imagined. When I took my first dose of misoprostol I bled very heavily, and same as you with clots the size of my palm. I knew I wanted to try misoprostol, even… Sep 1, 2020 · Vaginal, oral, and sublingual misoprostol in single doses of 600 to 800 mcg are equally effective for promoting completed abortion in patients with an incomplete first-trimester spontaneous r/Miscarriage is a community for those who are affected by or have experienced a miscarriage to talk about pregnancy loss. If you’re not comfortable taking the medication, discuss a D&C to find out if it’s right for you. Apr 29, 2023 at 7:57 AM. IIRC they said to take the two extra I was given orally if they came out before that. This is why this medication is used to treat miscarriage. Unfortunately my obgyn could not prescribe Mifepristone due to the state restriction. I am so so anxious, both to get this over with, and anxious about potential complications. I think she meant to rx 200 mcg total, maybe 400 mcg total, as I’ve been reading that is the standard for my procedure. 1:30pm - only tablespoon rust brown blood not much tissue. Just to remind you, alcohol and abortion do not go hand in hand. I was told by nurses that it could feel like bad period cramps. This time I took the first dosage last night and second this morning. I’m aware misoprostol affects women differently as some only experience mild cramps, so just wondering for those who experienced the more severe cramping and had a successful birth after… When I had my second miscarriage, I was prescribed misoprostol to help get things moving. I'm in a very similar boat. Hi there, so sorry you’re having to go through this ️ from memory it was nowhere near as bad as the first dose and took maybe an hour or so to work. 10:25 whoosh opening feeling of cervix with almost audible opening while sitting down, cramps start intensely. Apr 29, 2023 · Misoprostol not working. I went for the d&c, and then on each of my following miscarriages. This was my first pregnancy at 39 and in order to minimize the risk of uterus scarring, I chose misoprostol instead of D&C. Crypto She said I am her only patient in her decades of practicing medicine that this procedure did not work for. The thought was that because it has not passed naturally yet, it wouldn't and it could lead to infection/calcification/etc. kq sw fm ne ea ap ez up hw su