consultant gynaecologist

If you have taken four tablets of misoprostol as part of a prescribed regimen, then the specific instructions and subsequent steps will depend on the purpose for which the medication was prescribed. The instructions differ based on the factors such as the gestational age, medical history, and individual circumstances.

These could be signs of a yeast infection. Ye­ast fungi overgrow, causing trouble down there­. Try creams or tablets from the pharmacy to fix it. Loose­ clothing and cotton undies help preve­nt future yeast infections. Ke­ep the vaginal area cle­an and dry. These simple ste­ps should resolve the issue­.

Normally, implantation bleeding is lighter and shorter compared to the usual menstruation flow. A negative HCG test could mean that it’s not a case of pregnancy. The tests may have been carried out too soon for the existence of any pregnancy to be detected. 25 days may also be too soon for an ultrasound. So it's either way too early for these tests or the likelihood is that you are not pregnant. Keep an eye on the symptoms and repeat the test after a week or two for better results.

The most suitable­ time for a pregnancy test is morning. This is be­cause morning urine has higher conce­ntration, making it simpler to detect pre­gnancy hormone (HCG) if expecting. Eve­ning tests may yield less accurate­ results. So, for reliable outcome­s, take the test afte­r waking up. 

There is no chance of getting pregnant from sperm touching your skin.

It's normal for your period to be late after unprotected intercourse, as the body sometimes reacts this way. It's common not to show any symptoms for a week. Pregnancy symptoms might appear later. Stress or changes in your routine can also delay your period. If you're concerned, taking a pregnancy test in a couple of weeks can give you a clearer answer.

Taking abortion pills can make you bleed a little but it is usual to have some bleeding. If the bleeding goes away quickly and you have only a small amount of bleeding after, it can mean that the abortion is done. Just chill out and see how you feel. If you have intense pain, fever, or heavy bleeding, go to the nearest hospital without delay.