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I experienced a 9wk miscarriage/delivery of products of conception over the weekend and found much comfort from stories cited here. Many thanks to those willing to share.

My experience with Cytotec wasn't horrible, and I hope to offer some depth of reassurance for others following. Wednesday, I took 2 doses orally first, 6 hrs apart; after 24 hrs & no results besides menstrual cramping & intermittent nausea, I called my md. He advised taking one last dose intravaginally on Friday. I administered them at 9:30 am, rested all day, had intermittent spotting, & by 7pm severe low back pain and abdominal cramping started. I went to the toilet and the first thing that fell was the embryo & tiny placenta. Intense cramping & bleeding continued all night, so much I couldn't sleep. I soaked my sheets in blood the couple of times I dozed off. While I'm still bleeding, I must admit it's tapered off immensely. I never had vomiting or diarrhea.

Again, my experience wasn't as bad as I'd prepared myself. Certainly no one wants to deal with losing a baby & the death of dreams for a sweet unknown. I can't seem to stop crying for very long; I agonize not knowing who my baby would have been. But if I had to deal with this circumstance again, I most likely would choose Cytotec.

My suggestion is thorough consultation/communication with your provider. I have ultimate faith in my fantastic md; hopefully anyone reading this will as well. Much good will and many blessings to anyone experiencing loss of a baby, regardless of gestational age.

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