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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know several people who had a bad experience with cytotec and it is ineffective often enough to require a d&c anyway.  As for the few posters who claim to know more than doctors, I'll let you decide whether you want to trust someoneone you've met in real life who has gone to medical school or anonymous internet posters.[/quote]

I'm one of the PPs who thinks it's worth trying cytotec first, and I haven't claimed to "know more than doctors."  But I HAVE experienced doctors not being completely forthright with me about the risks of a D&C.  And there are doctors who do actually advise trying the cytotec first.

And one thing is undeniable, it is clear that different doctors have advised different ways of using the cytotec.  Some don't even prescribe painkillers.  So, yes, this is a reason to ask questions of the doctor.

I also don't understand how your anecdotal experience is supposed to trump other posters' anecdotal experience.  You know people who had bad experiences with cytotec.  Well, I've used the cytotec, and it was fine.  I've had bad experiences with D&C.

My entire point is that the cytotec is pretty noninvasive.  It may be uncomfortable, but it is relatively noninvasive (especially for this use -- it's a different issue in use with delivery of a live baby).  There is no question that a D&C is more invasive than using cytotec.  And I can't imagine any doctor who has gone to medical school would disagree with that statement.

All PPs are trying to say is that it might be worth it to try the cytotec first, but make sure the doctor gives you painkillers and proper instructions, as it's clear OP's doctor did not.  And that can make a huge difference in the experience you have with the cytotec.

I definitely think that taking the painkillers a half hour before the cytotec and not having an empty stomach was a HUGE factor in me not experiencing any severe pain or stomach distress.  But my doctor didn't volunteer that information.  I HAD TO ASK ABOUT PAINKILLERS AND WHEN TO TAKE THEM.

I think a big problem is that doctors prescribe the cytotec but don't go over all of the instructions in taking it.  I also think that, in general, doctors don't thoroughly explain all of the possible complications of a D&C.  [/quote]

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