Abortion
Comparison Between Surgical Abortion and Medical Abortion with Mifeprex™, or Methotrexate, with Misoprostol
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2. How long does it take for the abortion to be complete?
Mifeprex™ with Misoprostol:
• Usually 1-2 visits + required follow-up visit
• Day 1 for Mifeprex™, Day 2 or 3 for misoprostol.
• Unpredictable when pregnancy will pass
• Bleeding after misoprostol lasts 4-8 hours for most; days for some to complete
• Ultrasound at follow-up 7-14 days after Mifeprex™ will make sure abortion is complete.
Methotrexate with Misoprostol:
Usually 1-2 visits + 1 or more required follow-up visits.
• Day 1 for Methotrexate and usually Day 5, 6, or 7 for misoprostol.
• Very unpredictable when pregnancy will pass.
• Bleeding after misoprostol starts 12-24 hours later, may last 4-6 hours to several days.
• Ultrasound at follow-up 7-14 days after methotrexate will make sure abortion is complete. May need another dose of misoprostol.
Vacuum Aspiration:
• 1 visit + follow-up exam
• Actual abortion less than 5 minutes
• Follow-up in 2-3 weeks at abortion facility or other doctor or clinic of your choice.