Medical termination at home

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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has experienced a medical termination at home recently (due to Covid restrictions)? I’m booked in for two days time to receive the medication & I’m terrified and don’t know what to expect.

Hi op. Didn't want to read and run. Not me but if you head to the pregnancy choices board I know lots of women have and can offer support and advice. You'll likely be absolutely fine. Best of luck

I have, happy to answer any questions x

My DD did last summer. I had to drive her to the GUM clinic, she collected tablets and went home
to take them. She said it was fine: just a little cramping and bleeding later, and she was to phone up if any problems.

Seems a huge improvement on the surgical option.

Good luck, I'm sure you'll be fine OP.

Thank you, did you experience much pain? Is there anything you think will help to have at home? I’m terrified of seeing ‘something’, I feel certain in my decision but think this would be too much for me x

I had one last year after a miscarriage. The bleeding lasted about 2 weeks. I wasn't in a great deal of pain, nothing some paracetamol and ibuprofen couldn't deal with. I didn't see anything as I just didn't look in the toilet after using it. It's different for everyone of course. Are there any other questions you have?

Oh and a hot water bottle is good to have for cramping as well. Maybe also some wet wipes to keep you clean as there could be quite a bit of blood depending on how far along you are.

I had one a couple of weeks ago.
I'll be honest it was awful, I collapsed and was found on the bathroom floor by my young daughter.

Get plenty of bed rest, drink plenty of fluids too.

I'm so sorry

I’m 8 weeks and 2 days. I have a 14 month old and worrying how il look after them, my partner will be there to help but nobody else knows and we don’t really have any support.

Bless you; it's awful to worry like that, but with your partner there it should be fine. A PP mentioned a bad experience but from all the research/advice my DD got that's not the typical experience.

Hope it goes OK, OP

If you have the support of your partner then practically, you should be ok. I was able to help my partner working out on the farm during it so if your experience is the same as mine, you certainly won't be bedridden.

I had to take the same medication after a miscarriage. It wasn't pleasant but I definitely wouldn't have wanted to be in hospital. Being at home was better.

Having someone to help with your little one will help, but apart from that, have some decent painkillers ready. I managed mostly with ibuprofen, but did take a couple of codeine at one point, but everyone is different.

I found the bleeding quite heavy, again everyone is different. But if you do, I found the tena pads much bigger and better than sanitary towels.

Get plenty of rest, maybe get in some snacky food, I didn't feel like eating big meals, the medication gave me a bit of an upset stomach as well. And worth getting an iron supplement to for the months after. It takes a lot out of you, you may feel a bit wiped out and drained. The iron will help.

I had one 4 weeks ago. It was OK for me. Uncomfortable when the pessary started doing the job, but manageable with the pain relief provided (I had a diclofenac suppository) and then just paracetamol.

I was expecting it to be more intense but once the bleeding started (which was a couple of hours) then it was very heavy period like pain. The bleeding lasted two weeks with a lot more clots and was still quite heavy after the first few days, heavier than I'd expected.

For me, it was manageable. I did the school run and made tea (chicken nuggets, nothing fancy like!) and did bedtime etc. But, I would be prepared to have your DP take charge and have your DC in case you feel absolutely rotten and need to be on the toilet or in bed.

I was 9+ weeks but didn't get past 6 gestation wise and I didn't see anything other than blood or clots at any point.

Im sorry you're going through it OP

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate you all sharing your experiences. I know it’s something I just have to get through, I’m just petrified I’m don’t really have a high pain threshold. But I’ve found some codine from my c-section last year so if things get too bad I can take one of those. Does anyone know if you can take codine when you’ve taken paracetamol and ibuprofen? X

Hi OP, I had a medical termination back in April this year at around 7 weeks. 1 tablet first followed by more tablets 24/48 hours later. First one I believe stops hormone production and second lot forces your body to get rid. I started bleeding before taking the second tablets to had to take them orally rather than TV (sorry if TMI)

The pack I got also included codeine tablets, which were a god send! It was pretty painful for me but obviously everyone is different. I spent the day in bed with a hot water bottle. Bleeding continued for around 2/3 weeks. Keep hydrated.

I wanted to say good luck but that sounded horrendous, but I’m wishing you well. They’re not the nicest procedures overall.

Yes, I've just remembered i was provided with cocodamol/codeine too. And anti sickness tablets as well as the pessaries and diclofenac.

Anecdotally, I think it's different for everyone but it wasnt at any point unmanageable painwise for me. It's an emotional thing as well though so do be kind to yourself, the hormone drop a couple of days after can be difficult.

Thank you, I have been focusing on the physical side but the emotional side is a little concerning. One of my reasons for the termination is due to postnatal depression, so I’m not looking forward to the dip in hormones. X

Hi please don’t worry op
it’s a lot better to take it and be in the comfort of your own home and be able to rest after
I had one on lockdown last last year
You get everything sent to you in the post
Just follow the instructions & it Was straight forward with hardly any pain felt just like a very heavy period with a few light cramps
Paracetamol took the edge off and I was fine
Was so much better and easier than having to go to a clinic

My nerves have completely took over this morning. I’ve got to go in at 1.30 to take the meds and then come home. My partner isn’t saying much other than it will be a heavy period and you just have to get through today - I know this is probably right but I’m terrified. Does anyone have any words of bravery to offer? (Im such a wimp when it comes to anything medical) x