How to take mifepristone? Listen to the doctor

Mifepristone has two functions: it can be used as a contraceptive and as an abortion drug, but it must be used under the guidance of a doctor. It is a clinical remedy to prevent pregnancy within 72 hours after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Take 25 mg (1 tablet) orally on an empty stomach or 2 hours after eating. If it is used for abortion, it must be taken under the guidance of a doctor to avoid irreparable damage.

Mifepristone is a commonly used drug. It is an antagonist of drugs such as progesterone and is usually used for contraception or abortion. Many people in life suffer from unwanted pregnancies due to improper protective measures. In the case of emergency contraception, if there are no protective measures and you are worried about pregnancy, you can take mifepristone as an emergency contraceptive. So, how to take mifepristone?
Mifepristone is an anti-progestin at the receptor level, which has the effects of terminating early pregnancy, preventing implantation, inducing menstruation, and promoting cervical ripening. Mifepristone competes with progesterone for receptors, antagonizing the effect of progesterone, and can also bind to glucocorticoid receptors to a certain extent. In addition, mifepristone can significantly increase the sensitivity of the pregnant woman's uterus to prostaglandins. Small doses of mifepristone combined with prostaglandins can effectively terminate early pregnancy.
For unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, women seeking emergency contraception within 72 hours can take it, then take it once on an empty stomach, or take 25 mg two hours after eating. The interval between eating and taking the pill should be controlled within one to two hours.
For emergency patients, the earlier the medication is taken, the better the effect of preventing pregnancy. But here, we remind all female friends that emergency contraception is only used for contraception in emergency situations and cannot be used as a long-term contraceptive method. Continuous or repeated use will cause great harm to the female body. Mifepristone can also be used for abortion, but there are many ways to use abortion, and the usage varies with gestational age.
As a medical abortion, patients cannot take it casually, but should take it under the guidance of a doctor. Doctors have experience and control the dosage for women in different stages of pregnancy. In the past, the management was not strict, and some women would privately buy mifepristone from pharmacies for abortion, and there have been cases of heavy bleeding. Since it is impossible to determine whether it is pregnancy, intrauterine pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy, taking the drug can cause heavy bleeding, abdominal pain, and endanger the patient's life.