Misoprostol and Bleeding: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• August 29, 2020

For Abortion "I was 7 weeks 6 days and this was my first abortion. Took the first pill at the clinic and the next day took nausea and pain meds before putting the 4 pills in my cheeks to absorb. After taking all the pills, I threw everything up right away. I started having mild cramps about an hour later. Went to the bathroom when they got more severe and threw up again, the cramps were extreme for about 30 minutes, and I threw up 2 more times until bile was coming out. It was very painful for me, but it didn’t last too long. I passed 3 large blood clots before the baby sac came out, and then the cramps immediately subsided. I had heavy bleeding for the rest of the day, and by the next day, I felt back to normal. It’s been 2 weeks, and I’m still bleeding, but it’s a very light amount now. If you can keep down the pain meds, then I’m sure it won’t be nearly as painful. I felt so relieved after, but still a little sad and depressed about the reality of the situation. Good luck, you will be okay :)"

• Anonymous
• August 29, 2020

For Abortion "I was 7 weeks 6 days and this was my first abortion. Took the first pill at the clinic and the next day took nausea and pain meds before putting the 4 pills in my cheeks to absorb. After taking all the pills, I threw everything up right away. I started having mild cramps about an hour later. Went to the bathroom when they got more severe and threw up again, the cramps were extreme for about 30 minutes, and I threw up 2 more times until bile was coming out. It was very painful for me, but it didn’t last too long. I passed 3 large blood clots before the baby sac came out, and then the cramps immediately subsided. I had heavy bleeding for the rest of the day, and by the next day, I felt back to normal. It’s been 2 weeks, and I’m still bleeding, but it’s a very light amount now. If you can keep down the pain meds, then I’m sure it won’t be nearly as painful. I felt so relieved after, but still a little sad and depressed about the reality of the situation. Good luck, you will be okay :)"

• ano...
• January 21, 2021

For Abortion "This was the easiest, most painless process that I had to go through, so not everyone has a bad experience. I took the first pill at the clinic at 1 pm, took an 800 mg ibuprofen at 4 pm, and inserted the 4 pills vaginally at 5 pm. I was waiting for the cramping to start, nothing. I felt a tiny bit of pressure, but nothing painful. I went to the bathroom and passed the sac as well as blood clots. Then I felt cramping for about 5 minutes, but nothing unbearable - it felt like a period. I went to the bathroom again an hour later and passed a lemon-sized blood clot. After that, I fell asleep and continued to bleed. I woke up and had no more blood clots, and the pregnancy had passed. These reviews had me so scared, I cried and couldn’t sleep because of all the anxiety, but the process was easy and painless for me. Just make sure you are in a comfortable, safe space with a heating pad and ibuprofen, keep yourself distracted, and everything will be fine."

• Eng...
• August 4, 2019

For Abortion "I took the first tablet Mifepristone and then inserted the 4 Misoprostol tablets the next day. I expected to fall asleep and wake up ‘in a pool of blood’. I slept for an hour and woke up with some cramping. It hurt, but wasn’t unbearable. It progressively worsened. I went for a wee and had a little bit of bleeding, but not much. I fell asleep again and woke up at 2:30. I was sure I was going to be laying in this ‘pool of blood’ but, nothing. 5 hours passed and still no bleeding. I went for a wee and clots came out. My cramps did hurt, but they only became intense the last 45 mins. It helps having someone supportive there with you, taking pain and having a hot water bottle. Everyone is different and will experience this differently. As women, we are born to be prepared for Mother Nature and what it throws at us. A little bit of cramping? Bring it on! If you’re nervous, then let me tell you this: you are strong and you’ve got this. This pain is only temporary. ❤️"

• Rev...
• February 9, 2020

For Abortion "I wanted to write this review and share my experience with the medical abortion at exactly 8 weeks. First off, I'll start by saying RELAX. I stayed up reading these exact reviews over and over before my appointment, and I was terrified. I honestly think some of these reviews are meant to scare you. Anyways, after the first pill was taken at the appointment, I took the misoprostol exactly 24 hours later, which for me was 3:45 pm. I placed the four pills in my cheeks for 30 minutes and washed them down afterwards. By 4:30 pm, I was bleeding. By 5 pm, the cramps started, so I took one ibuprofen 800 mg, and the cramps lasted until 9:30-10 pm. The cramps were like day two heavy period cramps, but they were not excruciating, they were manageable. I passed maybe six clots overall and had moderate to heavy bleeding, but overall I felt fine. I wasn't sure if I passed everything because I thought I would've been in pain after reading these reviews, but after an ultrasound this morning, it was confirmed I was no longer pregnant."

• Jes...
• June 21, 2020

For Abortion "Every woman is different, but I hope this helps. I was 6 weeks pregnant, nervous, and very upset. I took the mifepristone and felt slightly nauseous but fine. I took 4 tablets of misoprostol 24 hours later. I took them vaginally; the leaflet says that dissolving them by mouth increases the chance of sickness and diarrhea. I only had slight cramping and light bleeding. I kept hydrated and relaxed on the sofa. I took 30 mg of codeine before taking the misoprostol. I took the next 2 tablets vaginally, 4 hours later with 30 mg of codeine. I had stronger cramping, like having moderate period pain for a prolonged amount of time. I used a hot water bottle. The bleeding was now heavier but not horrendously so. I didn’t feel nauseous, but I felt just slightly feverish and shaky. From taking the tablets at 3:30 pm, I was having cramps at midnight; for me, they were completely bearable. They began to subside. I went to bed at midnight and woke up the next day feeling fine. Hope you are all okay."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2025

For Abortion "After scouring reviews and worrying myself to death, I wanted to leave a review for those as scared as me. I was 5 weeks and 5 days pregnant. I took the first pill at 5 pm on Monday, no symptoms for 24 hours. The next day at 4:30 pm, I took Tylenol and nausea pills. At 5 pm, I let 4 miso pills start dissolving in my cheeks for 30 minutes. I lightly cramped for the next hour or two, no blood. Hour three, I started to cramp badly, I could feel the dilation in my cervix, and I was curled over the toilet with light spotting. I ran a hot bath, passed one tiny clot, and the cramps were persistent. DO NOT do this alone, I was so dizzy and could not have gotten around without help. (I am anemic and have Hashimoto’s). After two hours in bed with contraction-like cramps, it ramps up, I feel like I am giving birth. After an hour of that, I gush out multiple clots and a lot of blood, and feel better. Now, only light cramps, heavy bleeding, and diarrhea. It’s extremely painful, but doable."

• Ano...
• May 22, 2020

For Abortion "My scan showed I was 5 weeks and 1 day when I took the pill. Waited 24 hours, took 800 mg of ibuprofen and an anti-nausea pill on an empty stomach. I waited an hour and put the 4 pills in my mouth. I was ready for the pain, but this did NOT hurt at all. I took more ibuprofen after 6 hours and didn’t need the Norco the doctor prescribed. I did it at home and NOBODY KNEW. I cleaned my house and took care of my toddler. This worked a lot better for me than the surgical, given that I did it in secret, and I felt more in control and that I didn’t like being put under and waking up not pregnant. I was very scared of the reviews, though I know everyone’s pain threshold is different. Maybe it’s because I was so early, I’ve given birth before, or that I’ve had 8 days of painful and heavy periods for YEARS. Regardless, it worked. I had heavy bleeding for 2 days, then it was like a normal period. If you’re really early along and KNOW your pain tolerance, I would absolutely recommend this!"

• Anonymous
• November 9, 2020

For Abortion "Missed miscarriage. Took medication at 9 am on a Saturday. Ate a light breakfast and took 600 mg of ibuprofen half an hour prior to inserting 4 pills of misoprostol... heating pad ready to go. I was told that the meds would take effect within 1-4 hours of insertion, but I didn't feel anything until 6 hours after, followed by light spotting. Everything progressed quickly afterward. I was prescribed hydrocodone in case pain became unbearable, but ended up not having to take it. Cramping was mild, and the heating pad helped keep the discomfort at bay. On and off cramping for about two hours, then suddenly felt a big cramp and rush; I went to the toilet and clearly felt (and saw) that the pregnancy had passed. Cramping quickly stopped shortly after. A week later and I'm still bleeding, but starting to lighten up as expected. Ultrasound follow-up confirmed that the meds were successful. I had concerns regarding pain after reading some reviews; however, I ended up having a good experience despite the heartbreaking circumstances."

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2020

For Abortion "For a week before my appointment, I kept reading these reviews, and they made me scared out of my mind, but I’m here to tell you, ladies, calm down!! It’s not that bad. I was 6 weeks and 4 days. I took the first pill at the doctor’s office, then the next day at 11:30 a.m., I took 800 mg ibuprofen. At 12:10 p.m., I took the set of 4 pills. I didn’t bleed or anything until 3 hours later. When it started, it actually just felt like the first day of my period. I felt myself passing the clots very easily, kinda had the runs as well, lol. By taking the ibuprofen every 4 hours, the cramps weren’t that bad, and I carried on a normal day, but stayed at home all day to be safe since the bleeding was very heavy that first day."

• Man...
• October 3, 2020

For Abortion "I was 5 weeks and 3 days. I read the reviews on here and almost talked myself out of it, but I had to do what was best for me. I spoke with 4 friends who also took this route, and they all said it was awful. I was terrified. I took the first pill to stop the pregnancy from growing on Friday at 10 a.m. There was some light cramping. I threw up my dinner that night and had slight nausea. I then took the other 4 pills on Saturday around 12:18 p.m. and swallowed the remaining at 12:48 p.m. Soon after I felt super mild cramping and just relaxed. I went to the restroom around 1:30, no blood, I went back around 2:15 and there was bleeding. Still no severe cramping. Around 3:55 p.m. I went to the restroom and felt clots and a couple plops in the toilet, I had passed the pregnancy. It is now 7 p.m. and I am just relaxing, slight cramping right now. Bleeding is heavy. Before taking the 4 pills today, I ate applesauce and took 4 ibuprofen. I drank lots of water and just took it easy."

• tha...
• July 29, 2019

For Abortion "I’m sharing my experience because I was really nervous after reading reviews. I'm glad I did it though. My experience overall was good. I took the 4 pills orally (inside cheek). The cramps hit an hour after taking the medication. Then I got bad diarrhea for about 4 hours. I had visited the bathroom at least 5 times within those 4 hours. I started bleeding until 2 hours after taking the pills. Honestly, the bleeding was exactly like a heavy period. My cramps just felt like bad period cramps. I didn’t take any pain medication, and I didn’t use a heating pad. I was exactly 5 weeks when I took the pills. My doctor said that’s why my cramps weren’t as bad. The heavy bleeding stopped 24 hours later. I had normal period bleeding for a week and then light bleeding for another week. I bled for exactly 2 weeks and then it stopped. I was relieved. The pregnancy symptoms: nausea, breast tenderness, and bloating took a week to go away."

• Don...
• July 14, 2019

For Abortion "So I decided to leave a review after being terrified by all the chatter about the pain of the abortion pill. I was about 5 weeks (a week late) and took the pills vaginally (although I was told you can do it orally, but it works quicker with fewer side effects than vaginally). It took about two hours to even feel minor cramps. Then I went to the toilet to check if I had blood. It literally all fell out. Just a large clot and a little blob-sized sac. Now, eight hours later, minor cramps and bleeding. It’s a pretty painless experience. Don’t believe the gossip. I am glad I didn’t."

• Juj...
• September 25, 2020

For Abortion "Well, it was rough. I found out at 7 weeks that I had a missed miscarriage, and my body wasn’t recognizing that the fetus stopped growing. I inserted all 4 pills vaginally, and after about two hours, started getting some cramps and bleeding. By 6 hours in, I was having contractions, throwing up, and sitting on the toilet in a lot of pain. I was back and forth from the toilet to the floor, and just when I thought I couldn’t take the pain anymore, I passed the sac, and within 5 minutes, felt instant relief. I’m pretty sure I experienced similar pains to labor, but I would do it again if I had to. Yes, it was painful, but once it was done, it was okay. I had heavy bleeding for about 4 days, and then it slowed down to a normal period amount. Cramping on and off during the week because I still passed a little tissue a few days later, but went to work two days after. You got this! You are strong, and once it’s over, you will be even stronger."

• Juj...
• September 25, 2020

For Abortion "Well, it was rough. I found out at 7 weeks that I had a missed miscarriage, and my body wasn’t recognizing that the fetus stopped growing. I inserted all 4 pills vaginally, and after about two hours, started getting some cramps and bleeding. By 6 hours in, I was having contractions, throwing up, and sitting on the toilet in a lot of pain. I was back and forth from the toilet to the floor, and just when I thought I couldn’t take the pain anymore, I passed the sac, and within 5 minutes, felt instant relief. I’m pretty sure I experienced similar pains to labor, but I would do it again if I had to. Yes, it was painful, but once it was done, it was okay. I had heavy bleeding for about 4 days, and then it slowed down to a normal period amount. Cramping on and off during the week because I still passed a little tissue a few days later, but went to work two days after. You got this! You are strong, and once it’s over, you will be even stronger."

• Dia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2019

For Abortion "I was 6 weeks and a couple of days pregnant. I was very scared of taking this medicine. I finally took the misoprostol on Thursday afternoon and got no effect as I was told it would be. Then on Friday by 3 pm, I took the four misoprostol pills between my cheeks and gums. For 2 hours, nothing. I was sitting on the couch. I thought I would stand and move to accelerate things, and it may be this, but 10 minutes later, still no pain but heavy bleeding and clots. For 2 hours, I had important bleeding but no pain or very mild cramps. Even my periods are worse. The day after, I had light bleeding and no pain. I didn't have a lot of pregnancy symptoms, but the ones I had were gone. As for me, this is a very good experience."

• Dia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2019

For Abortion "I was 6 weeks and a couple of days pregnant. I was very scared of taking this medicine. I finally took the misoprostol on Thursday afternoon and got no effect as I was told it would be. Then on Friday by 3 pm, I took the four misoprostol pills between my cheeks and gums. For 2 hours, nothing. I was sitting on the couch. I thought I would stand and move to accelerate things, and it may be this, but 10 minutes later, still no pain but heavy bleeding and clots. For 2 hours, I had important bleeding but no pain or very mild cramps. Even my periods are worse. The day after, I had light bleeding and no pain. I didn't have a lot of pregnancy symptoms, but the ones I had were gone. As for me, this is a very good experience."

• Mac...
• March 5, 2021

For Abortion "On 2/19, I was 6 weeks, 6 days. Swallowed pill 1 at 11 a.m. I opted to insert the next 4 pills vaginally. I took the nausea pills and ibuprofen once I ate and waited till 4:30 p.m. to insert the rest. Then went to sleep. I woke up at about 8:30-9 p.m., nothing. I was worried it wasn’t working. I went to the bathroom, wiped, and saw blood. At around 11 p.m., I began cramping. From 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., the cramping was at its worst but eased up a little when I sat on the toilet. Very few clots. I felt a strong cramp and then a release. I checked the toilet, and I saw 'it' pass. Next, the bleeding increased a bit, and I had a bowel movement. This all ended around 1 a.m. I immediately felt less bloated and gained some energy, it was weird. Now, 2 weeks later, bleeding was like a period for a week. Then spotting, mostly brown but sometimes dark red, cramping slightly at night, which is worrying me a little. Follow-up in a few days, process wasn’t bad. Honestly, just ready for my body to get back to its normal state. Good luck, ladies."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2020

For Abortion "After reading reviews about this pill, I really had my doubts, but I really just had to do it. I was given the Cytotec and antibiotics, but nothing for the pains. Around 7 pm, I put 2 pills underneath my tongue and inserted 2 vaginally. I got light cramps about 30 minutes later, and they got worse in time. I started feeling water coming out of my vagina about 3 hours later, and by that time the pain was horrifying. I couldn't take it, and they lasted for 12 hours. I didn't feel nausea, dizziness, or diarrhea, but only terrible cramps, and I started bleeding 4 hours later after taking the pill. The biggest clot was the size of my thumb. It is doable, and good luck, ladies."

• Cie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2023

For Abortion "I am writing this review to let you guys know about my experience. I am currently 11 weeks, today, I took my second dose, and honestly, the pain is not bad at all. For me, it’s just the heavy bleeding and diarrhea. Every 30 minutes, I find myself going to the bathroom to change my pads. The pain is a 5 out of 10! I was super scared because I am a big baby when it comes to pain. I took ibuprofen 2 hours later and put a warm bottle on my stomach. Don’t be scared! It’s not painful, just so much blood because I am farther along in the pregnancy. To everybody that’s only a few weeks, it’s going to be a piece of cake."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2019

For Abortion "I told myself that I would be putting a review as I have been reading so many bad ones, and I was actually scared of taking the abortion pill. But I went to the clinic yesterday, it was quick and easy. Just filled some forms out, went through questions, and she did a scan that showed I was less than 5 weeks. She then gave me the 1st pill and anti-sickness tablet. No side effects whatsoever. Then this morning at 10:30, I took the 4 tablets side of my mouth and let them dissolve. Within 20 minutes of them dissolving, I started bleeding straight away, and the pain began. It's just like period pain but a bit worse and back pain, but I took pain relievers and 800 mg ibuprofen. I started passing large blood clots within the hour, and I wasn't in as much pain as I thought I was going to be in. I was honestly scared of taking this medication, and I just kept researching all night and day. The pain is very bearable."

• Sam...
• March 13, 2016

For Abortion "I was 12 weeks when I went for my first ultrasound, and they told me the baby had stopped developing at 8 weeks. They did a follow-up appointment to see if anything had changed, and it didn't. They told me it was a missed miscarriage, and to speed up the process, I was prescribed two pills inserted vaginally of Cytotec. I took it at 5:30 pm, by 11:30, I had started bleeding and had contractions. At 2 am, I was bleeding too much and went to the hospital, where I passed the baby and was released at 8 am the same morning. It was probably the worst pain I have ever experienced, but I found it a better option than the D&C. It worked for me, but I'd advise anyone taking it to take ibuprofen or Advil beforehand to help with the pain."

• Sot...
• May 29, 2021

For Abortion "So I was nearly 6 weeks along. I read some horrible stories online about what could happen, but I opted for it as I wanted to be at home. Took the first four pills on Friday evening around 10:30 p.m. by mouth. Fell asleep and woke an hour later with bad cramps. Not gonna lie, it was painful! Not unmanageable but very bad cramps. Sat on the loo as the pain got worse, and then after 40 minutes passed 4 clots (walnut size). After the clots had passed, the cramps subsided straight away! Took the next two tablets around 2:30 a.m. Very heavy bleeding requiring changing a pad every hour for the first 6-8 hours, but it’s now 2:30 the following afternoon and cramps/bleeding are definitely a lot less! Been doing housework, although taking it easy! Feel REALLY hungry. Eaten loads! I want to reassure you, if you’re having this option, do it! Not even 24 hours later and I feel relief, and more like myself than I have in ages! Good luck! xx"

• Liz...
• October 10, 2020

For Abortion "I had a missed miscarriage at 10 weeks, 5 days. My baby was measuring 9 weeks and no heartbeat. I had 2 smooth pregnancies before, so wasn’t expecting this at all. My OB gave me the options: sit and wait another 2 weeks, take the pills to help pass the baby, or D&C. I work and didn’t want to end up miscarrying at work, and D&C seemed invasive, so I opted for the pills. Took Mifeprex at my OB office, and 24 hours later took 4 tablets of the Misoprostol. Within 1 hour, I started feeling intense cramps like labor pain. About one hour later, I felt a gush like I peed myself and went to the bathroom, and I saw that I passed some tissue. Then, 15 minutes later, I felt another gush, and I passed some blood clots. Then, after that, my cramps became way less severe. I’ve been bleeding ever since, but not as heavy. I’m on day 2 currently. I thought I was done passing blood clots, but today I passed what looked like a fetus. Horrible. Wouldn’t wish it even on my worst enemy."

• ani...
• May 3, 2021

For Abortion "Before I took this pill, I had fell into a depression mode with stress, thinking of all the things that could happen with this pill. About 27 hours after I took the first pill at the clinic, I took 4 ibuprofen at 7:12 and the 8 misoprostol pills 30 minutes later. Within 20 minutes, I started cramping to where I couldn’t handle it. Thank GOD for a hot water bottle! (If you don’t have one, get one, it’s a lifesaver.) Exactly an hour after the pills had dissolved, I immediately started pushing out blood, little to walnut-sized blood clots. From 8 PM to 3 AM, I was bleeding heavily with walnut-sized blood clots. I woke up the next day with normal bleeding, like I just had my period. It’s not the most pleasant thing in the world. But IT WILL pass. I missed out on 2 weeks of my life due to stress because I was so nervous something would happen to me, but you’ll be ok! Take it when someone can be there to watch over you and care for you."