You may have landed on this page because you are looking for Misoprostol pills to end your early pregnancy. On this page you will find all the required information regarding early medical abortion (i.e. abortion by Misoprostol pills). updated april 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I go to the hospital and ask for an abortion?
Abortion is not allowed in Egypt. You can not go to a hospital or clinic and ask for an abortion. The safest way to end early pregnancy in Egypt is to use Misoprostol abortion pills.
Post-abortion care in Egypt is legal, so you can go to any hospital if you feel any risk to your health after using Misoprostol or to follow up after an abortion. You will not need to tell doctors that you used Misoprostol pills; you can claim that you suffered from a spontaneous miscarriage. Doctors will not be able to discover that you used Misoprostol pills even if you took them through the vagina.
Is Misoprostol available in Egypt?
Misoprostol, in Egypt, is available in three brands: Cytotec, Misotac, Misoprost. each tablet of any of the previously mentioned brands contains 200 μg Misoprostol. All three brands are alternatives to each other and should be technically similar in efficacy, according to our customers’ feedback, all the three Misoprostol Brands( Cytotec, Misotac, Misoprost) are effective.
Misoprostol brands in Egypt
Is Mifepristone available in Egypt?
Currently, in Egypt, Mifepristone (known as RU-486 or Mifegyne) is unavailable. Most women in Egypt end unwanted early pregnancy using one of the following options:
- Misoprostol only (first option when gestational age is less than 9 weeks or 63 days)- Recommended option.
- Misoprostol, Methotrexate combination (a second option when Misoprostol only fails to terminate pregnancy).
Can I get Misoprostol from community pharmacies?
Mostly, you will experience difficulties obtaining any of Misoprostol brands from community pharmacies. If you decide to give it a try, here are some tips:
- Do not ask for abortion medicines through phone or hotline, the answer is often negative.
- Do not use online applications.
- Do not ask for any of the Misoprostol brands from a bearded pharmacist.
- You will not find abortion pills at the hotel’s pharmacy.
If you can not find Misoprostol, do not worry, just keep reading and we’ll help you to get the medicine.
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I knew that fake/ counterfeit Misoprostol pills spread in Egypt! Is this true?
Yes, this is correct. Due to the increasing demand in Egypt for Misoprostol brands (Cytotec, Misotac, Misoprost), counterfeit / fake Misoprostol spread in the country. The biggest concern of the women, who looking for Misoprostol, is to make sure that the product is genuine and not fake.
We provide only genuine Misoprostol. In addition to our experience to identify the counterfeit or fake medicines, we are careful to deal only with trusted suppliers and avoid any dealings with suspicious suppliers.
how to get misopristol Egypt?
Click the next link, you will be redirected to another page(Egypt- Safe abortion Pill and non-judgmental support), at (How do I get the abortion pills) section.
Can I get abortion pills through international organizations? Women on web and Women on waves ,both are international organizations concerned with women’s right to access to safe abortion. Their online services enable women around the world to access abortive medicines. However, due to the restrictions imposed by customs on the entry of medicines, shipments do not reach women in Egypt. In addition, the arrival of shipments takes at least 10 to 15 days, while most women who want to end their pregnancy need these drugs quickly. Summary: If you are living in Egypt, the online services offered by international organizations are not practical.
Before Misoprostol
Make sure you are pregnant
before using misoprostol, you have to be 100% sure that you are pregnant. Confirm your pregnancy by home pregnancy test(urine pregnancy test), then it is recommended to perform laboratory pregnancy test(blood pregnancy test).
Make sure you want to end your pregnancy
Some cases have contacted us, and is still reluctant to make a decision for many reasons. So before you decide to get the Misoprostol to end your pregnancy, you need to be sure that you want to end your pregnancy.
Make sure you are less than 9 weeks pregnant
Do not use Misoprostol if your gestational age is greater than 9 weeks. You can calculate the gestational age from the date of the first day of the last menstrual cycle (use the link here to calculate the age of your pregnancy).The pregnancy test by blood in the laboratory indicates, the age of pregnancy, and also ultrasound scan.
How do I use the abortive Misoprostol
Step by step instructions- taking the abortion pill at home
What to expect after taking Abortion Pill
Cramps and Bleeding are the most common effects of Misoprostol. These effects started, usually, 3 to 5 hours after Misoprostol dosage. The cramping and bleeding can last for several hours so plan ahead to make the process more comfortable. You can be at home or wherever is comfortable for you to rest. Taking a hot shower, using a heating pad or taking ibuprofen or another painkiller that can help with cramps.
How effective is the abortion with Misoprostol
Abortion by Misoprostol is up to 85% effective, if taken in the first nine weeks of pregnancy.
How safe is the abortive Misoprostol
Misoprostol is very safe. Serious problems are rare, but like all medical procedures, there can be some risks. Kindly visit the link here to figure out possible risks.
What are the pill will I get
You will be provided by the brand Cytotec( 14 tablets strip) .Check out Cytotec Product album, from the following link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/rs4YTvUL1vxKF3P88 .
What is the best time to use misoprostol pills to terminate an early pregnancy
The best time to use Misoprostol pills safely at home, to terminate a pregnancy, is when the gestational age is greater than 5 weeks (35 days) and less than 9 weeks (63 days).It is worth noting that the gestational age is calculated from the date of the first day of the last menstrual period (not from the date of the missed period).
Success rate of misoprostol for early termination of pregnancy
A review of current research indicates that the efficacy of misoprostol as the only drug for abortion, varies according to methods of use, dose, dosing program and gestational age. According to research, misoprostol (commercially known as Cytotec, Misotac or Misoprost) succeeds in terminating pregnancy (when the pregnancy is less than 63 days) with rates ranging from 85 to 90%. This means that approximately 1 out of 10 women who use misoprostol to terminate a pregnancy will fail to abort their pregnancy using the misoprostol pill.
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Disclaimer: Some women choose to terminate their pregnancies early for various reasons, we believe that all women anywhere, have the right to have safe abortion options, and we work to provide facts and information related to abortion drugs such as what should be taken into account in advance before using drugs How to get high-quality abortion pills, how to use them safely, what you can expect and when to seek medical help when needed. Our mission is to educate women about the information needed to pass the process of early termination of pregnancy safely and securely. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page, but this content is subject to change from time to time, and the authors of the site will not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided at any time. Ref: G02AD06 .
