Okay, so here’s the deal. I’m not going to beat around the bush. A while back, I found myself in a situation where I needed to consider an abortion. Yeah, not fun, but hey, life happens. I decided to go the medical abortion route, you know, with the pills. Thought it would be, I don’t know, less invasive or something.
So, I got my hands on the pills. First, I took that mifepristone, you know, the one that’s supposed to stop the pregnancy. I followed the instructions, I did what I was told to do, and I waited. I took the pill by mouth. Ugh, the whole process was nerve-wracking, to say the least.
Then came the time for the second pill, misoprostol. The doc said this one would, you know, do the rest of the job. I took it exactly as directed, hoping and praying that this would all be over soon. I have heard that taking misoprostol alone works to end the pregnancy about 85-95% of the time. I kept track of the whole process.
But guess what? It didn’t work. Nothing happened. I mean, I felt a little off, maybe some cramping, but that was it. No bleeding, no nothing. I waited and waited, but still nothing. It was like my body was just ignoring the pills or something. I was in complete disbelief and, honestly, freaking out a bit.
So, I called the clinic, completely panicked. They told me to come in for a check-up. Turns out, the abortion didn’t work. They said it’s rare, but it happens. Like all medications, it has a failure rate. I was just one of the unlucky ones, I guess.
What Now?
- Option 1: Take more medicine.
- Option 2: Have an in-clinic abortion.
They gave me two options: take more medicine or have an in-clinic abortion. In the end, because I didn’t want to drag this out any longer, I opted for the in-clinic procedure. It was more than I initially bargained for, but at that point, I just wanted it to be over.
The in-clinic procedure was a whole other experience. They used some sort of suction thing, and yeah, it wasn’t pleasant. But it was quick, and most importantly, it worked. Finally, it was all over. The cause of the incomplete abortion might be my weak cervical tissue. But it didn’t matter anymore.
So, that’s my story. The abortion pill didn’t work for me, and I ended up needing an in-clinic procedure. It was a rollercoaster of emotions and a lot more complicated than I expected. But I got through it. And now, I’m here, sharing my experience, hoping it might help someone else who might be going through something similar.
If you’re considering a medical abortion, just know that there’s a small chance it might not work. It’s good to be prepared for all possibilities. And always, always talk to your doctor or a healthcare provider if you have any concerns. Stay safe, everyone.
