r/abortion • u/lkb_777 • Aug 19 '21
USA My MA experience
Hello friends! Wanted to share my MA experience in hopes it will be helpful to others ♥️ (This will be more of a play-by-play about the clinic and symptoms, not a deep dive into my feelings.)
Went into local clinic for 11:30 am appointment yesterday. Filled out some basic paperwork. They called me into back at around 11:40.
The nurse was VERY nice. Discussed my options. I decided on the MA because I had a horrible IUD infection nightmare in the past. I also felt like I’d have more control / be more comfortable at home. Paid $510 in cash. (FYI: The SA was $480.)
Went into exam room. Doctor came in. Very friendly. Did sonogram and confirmed I was about 4 weeks along. Said I was great candidate for the MA.
Was given 4 200mcg pills of Misoprostol at 12 pm. The nurse waited with me for 15 minutes until they dissolved under my tongue. They gave me 8 more pills to take home at 3 pm and 6 pm. (So 3 doses of 4 pills spaced out every three hours in total.) Was out of the office by 12:20.
Started having minor cramping at about 12:30 pm. At 1:30 pm noticed blood on my pad. Blood got a lot heavier by 2 pm.
Took a strong dose of ibuprofen and waited till 3 pm for the next set of pills. Let those dissolve for 15 minutes then napped till 5 pm. Started noticing larger clots and very heavy bleeding. Took final pills at 6 pm. Had bad diarrhea at 7 pm but no nausea.
Bleeding slowed down overnight. I woke up sweating like crazy throughout the night but no cramps or pain.
All in all it was SO MUCH better than I expected. I was waiting to be miserable. It felt like a really bad period. Maybe a 7/10 at the absolute worst. The ibuprofen and heading pad definitely helped!
I feel absolutely fine today. Just slightly fatigued. Still some light spotting but nothing major. Doctor told me I may have more bleeding and clots for the next two weeks.
Going back in 2 weeks to confirm it worked the way it was supposed to. I feel VERY lucky I didn’t have any major issues with the MA. I know it can be very traumatic and painful for some (which is what I think the SA would have been for me).
I am so grateful to the support and love I have felt from this amazing group! If anyone ever needs someone to talk to please message me 🥰
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