Misoprostol + Mifepristone

Question 1

Misoprostol ATHLETIC (termination)

Answer 1

A - Stimulates contractions to expel contents
T - 4 tablets into vagina (leaflet on how to do it)
H - 4 tablets
L - take at home 48hrs after Mifepristone -> easy access to bathroom
E - 30mins - few hours
T - n/a
I - heavy bleeding / clots /cramps / diarrhoea / vomiting few days
C - n/a

Question 2

How long after an abortion should they get a period?

What happens if not

Answer 2

Before 8 weeks

See GP if not

Question 3

When can you have sex after abortion

Answer 3

You can have sex again as soon as you’re ready

Question 4

Mifepristone ATHLETIC (termination)

Answer 4

A - relaxes cervix + softens it by blocking progesterone
T - Oral tablet
H - One oral tablet
L - n/a (get ready to take Misoprostol 48hrs)
E - n/a
T - n/a
I - None
C - n/a

Question 5

If the misscarriage is showing signs of infection (smelly vaginal discharge + fever), do we use mifeprostone / misoprostol?

Answer 5

No

Surgical management