Don’t want to go through with second part of termination!

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Posted on here for traffic mainly but I need help.
I am currently 8 weeks pregnant and decided on a termination (please don’t judge, my reasons are completely valid) Today was the first appointment where I took mifepristone. The next appointment is on Thursday and I 100 percent do not want to go. I regret my decision so much and I don’t know what to do. I don’t even know if you can continue with the pregnancy after taking mifepristone, or what it does to the pregnancy! I hope to God it hasn’t effected the baby but I’m worrying so bad. I really want this baby and if I could turn back time I wouldn’t have took the tablet. Anyone with experience on this or works in the industry...please help? Loads of American website say you can have progesterone shots to try and reverse it..but I don’t know anywhere in the UK that would do that. I am so lost.

I am fairly sure, but could be wrong, that the first tablet stood the foetus growing and then the second tablet makes your body expel it. I doubt very much it’s reversible by now and would probably be quite risky not to return for the second tablet or at least see a health care professional about it. Sorry that you now regret your decision, perhaps speak to one of the abortion service helplines to see if they can give you proper advice? Either way, I really wouldn’t risk not attending your second appt

stood = stopped

I don’t know the answer, but you need to see a doctor either way. They will be able to advise and be sure you are safe.

Please be kind to yourself. You haven’t done anything wrong, and you made this decision for valid reasons. Everything is going to be ok

Sorry you’re regretting your decision 😥 I don’t know anything about what the tablet actually does but definitely go on Thursday, the professionals will be able to advise

I am 99% certain there is no going back once you've taken the mifepristone as this is what stops the pregnancy continuing. I'm willing to be wrong though as I'm not a medical professional.

I strongly advise seeking actual advice from your clinic, or from somewhere like the Marie Stopes helpline.

As an American, I can tell you that lots of American websites lie about terminations. Big, blatant, lies.

I have no idea what your options are right now. I hope your medical provider can guide you appropriately and you can find peace in whatever happens.

It is possible to go on to have a healthy pregnancy after just the first tablet, however there are not many studies on how the drug affects the fetus as not many people change their mind half way through and so it isn’t really known what the potential effects are. There is also a chance it will induce a miscarriage even without the second tablet. However there is a chance everything will be fine, at this stage it’s difficult to know but if you don’t want to go ahead with the second dose you don’t have to and then it’s a watch and wait approach. Fingers crossed for you x

The fastest way to find out could be call 111

Unfortunately even if you don’t take the second tablet you will likely miscarry anyway/ the baby if it does survive might have defects if the pregnancy does continue. Only time will tell.

I’m sorry you’re in this position. I wouldn’t wait until Thursday I would try and see someone tomorrow. I really hope you are able to get some answers and have real life support

Phone your clinic, ward or unit for advice

Why not call nhs24 for advice?

I'm so sorry you regret your decision.
As others have said I don't think there's any going back. You need to speak to a doctor and also try to get some counselling.

Hi OP sorry you’re going through this. I’m not 100% but I don’t think it’s reversible. I remember nurse clearly explaining to me that after first pill is taken then there is no going back so wanted to make sure I was 100% sure of my choice.

www.bpas.org/ Try talking to someone at bpas. I think you can speak to advisers now.

It might just be cold feet op. The reasons for you deciding to have an abortion still stand (I'm assuming).

for you. Please call 111 and get some advice now.

Can you go to a and e ?
If it is correct about progesterone they could get a gynae dr to administer it

There’s no going back. Didn’t you talk it through with anyone beforehand?

I'd ring 111 ASAP

According to Wikipedia:-

Mifepristone alone results in abortion within 1–2 weeks in 8% to 46% of pregnancies.[18][28] The effectiveness increases to greater than 90% if the misoprostoll* is given after the mifepristone.[2

So, if that's accurate, the odds are in your favour. Crossing everything for you.

Aww OP I’m so sorry you’re feeling like this now. 😢 I was in the same position as you a couple of years ago after taking the first tablet.
Please seek medical advice, maybe 111 or Marie Stopes? A medical professional is the best person to speak to as they will know what your options are.

OP

I'd call BPAS, or NHS 24 if you can't get through, before you go to A&E. I'm not sure they'd be able to help you and it might be quite distressing.

all the best.

Has your circumstances changed since your now regretting the decision OP?

You’ve advised your decision to terminate was right because of your circumstances (valid) I am wondering the reasoning to regretting your decision?

Are you scared of the last procedure?

As for the survival of the fetus, hopefully someone can help you to answer, however ideally you need to speak to your abortion clinic.

Sending as I cannot imagine what your going through.

A quick google shows it's pro-life groups rather than medical website that say it's reversible.
Op concentrate on the reasons you chose this in the first place. There is no shame in it and it was obviously the right decision for you.