How much does abortion cost in Lagos?

In all, pregnancy termination and treatment cost about 13,900 naira for this group. Women needing treatment of spontaneous abortion paid less than half this amount—5,100 naira, on average.

How long does it take for misoprostol to work orally?

For most people, the cramping and bleeding usually starts 1-4 hours after taking the misoprostol. It’s normal to see large blood clots (up to the size of a lemon) or clumps of tissue when this is happening.

How many mg of Cytotec can cause abortion?

A regimen of medical abortion consisting of 200 mg of mifepristone and 400 mcg of misoprostol is as likely to successfully terminate an early pregnancy as a regimen using the same dosage of misoprostol and 600 mg of mifepristone.

What is Mifeprex pill used for?

Mifeprex or its approved generic Mifepristone Tablets, 200 mg, when used together with another medicine called misoprostol, is used to end an early pregnancy (70 days or less since the first day of the last menstrual period).

Can Cytotec damage the womb?

Cytotec may cause the uterus to tear (uterine rupture) during pregnancy. The risk of uterine rupture increases as your pregnancy advances and if you have had surgery on the uterus, such as a Cesarean delivery. Rupture (tearing) of the uterus can result in severe bleeding, hysterectomy, and/or maternal or fetal death.

How much does misoprostol cost?

The cost of misoprostol varies around the world. But misoprostol is widely available, so it’s generally not very expensive. Manufacturers sell the pills to pharmacies for very little cost — less than $0.05 USD (5 cents) per pill. The highest sales price found in a recent study was $2 USD per pill.

How do you take Cytotec?

The usual dosage of CYTOTEC is one tablet two, three or four times a day. CYTOTEC is best taken with food. Do not take CYTOTEC on an empty stomach. Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly, on how much CYTOTEC to take, and for how long to take it.