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brandonsfuturewife07
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the difference between Plan B and Methotrexate/Misopristol
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| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| methotrexate | MTX |
| misoprostol | Cytotec |
How It Works
Methotrexate and misoprostol use is a two-step method.
- First, methotrexate tablets are taken by mouth or an injection of methotrexate is given by your doctor. Methotrexate interferes with the growth of the placenta, which allows it to separate from the endometrium. This is an unlabeled use of methotrexate. For reference, see a picture of the reproductive organs
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- Second, tablets of misoprostol are taken by mouth or inserted vaginally, usually 5 to 7 days later. Some doctors may give misoprostol buccally (dissolved between the gums and cheek). This medicine causes uterine contractions so that your body passes the uterine contents. The pregnancy usually ends at home within a day or two when the tissue from the uterus is passed.
https://women.webmd.com/methotrexate-and-misoprostol-for-abortion
This medication is used in women to prevent pregnancy after birth control failure (e.g., broken condom) or unprotected sex. It is a progestin hormone that prevents pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) and changing the womb and cervical mucus to make it more difficult for an egg to meet sperm (fertilization) or attach to the wall of the womb (implantation).
Using this medication will not stop an existing pregnancy or protect you against sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).
This medication should not be used as a regular form of birth control.
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-17838-Plan+B+Oral.aspx?drugid=17838&drugname=Plan+B+Oral&source=1
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Re: the difference between Plan B and Methotrexate/Misopristol
It alarms me that people do not know this.
This medication is used in women to prevent pregnancy after birth control failure (e.g., broken condom) or unprotected sex. It is a progestin hormone that prevents pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) and changing the womb and cervical mucus to make it more difficult for an egg to meet sperm (fertilization) or attach to the wall of the womb (implantation).
This is the part that causes controversy. Many people believe that pregnancy begins at the point of conception. Therefore if conception has taken place and you take a pill to prevent implantation, it would be considered an abortion to some.
I'm not debating that there is a difference between the two types of pills, just that there is room for debate about whether or not Plan B could be considered an abortion pill.
Once again, it all depends on your definition, which is why it is so hard to debate these things.
yep, it's used to help miscarriages if you prefer not to have a D&C.
(i'm so sorry, by the way.)
its okay BW. ill be back causing trouble on the tri boards soon i hope.
Of course! And I'm so sorry about that Punk.
Adamwife, yes, but if you go down that path you have to assume all women who have fertility issues and uterine conditions and who aren't using condoms are facilitating the killing of babies, month after month. Since the body often naturally provides an inhospitable womb, you'd have to examine the vagina of every woman having sex with her husband every month, collect the dead "babies" and issue charges.
I think it is just a lovely thought, but quite frankly ignorant in the ways of the womb & its natural changes.
I think it has to be intent. If you're taking it with the intention to prevent a pregnancy, that is entirely different than taking it for a different medical condition.
Some people would support abortions if the mother's life is at stake or for other reasons. Once again, it all has to do with intent.
Much like heroin or other drugs - if your intent is to take them to get high that is illegal, but to take them to deal with a medical condition it is entirely different.
https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/18067180.aspx
This makes 0 sense.
My point is that your comment about women being charged with something because their body doesn't support implantation is silly. It all has to do with intent. Her intent isn't to kill a baby, just as that isn't the intent of a woman dealing with other IF issues.
You can't compare the two.
It doesn't have to do with the start, it has to do with the end of it - whether you are intentionally ending a life or not.
so do you not believe in BC at all?
DH and I personally do not feel comfortable with it. Plus, I don't like artificially altering my hormones.