Experience after cytotec

[lickwed]

Is it normal to have off and on spotting/light bleeding almost 2 weeks after using cytotec?  I know I had bleeding for almost 3 weeks after my D&C, but I'm not sure if it would be the same when meds were used.  I have my follow up tomorrow, but I was just wanting to know what to expect so I can have a plan in place if the spotting means it didn't work or tissue is still there.  Thanks ladies.

[raelynn71109]

I'm a week and a half out from when I took Cytotec and I'm still spotting and cramping. But it's just some brown spotting so I'm hopeful it's normal. I had my blood work yesterday to check my betas and should get the results sometime today. Have you had any blood work done? If your Hcg is still high that could be an indication that there could be retained tissue. FWIW, when I had retained tissue after my D&C, I was alternating between spotting and passing dark, thick blood and cramping a lot.

FX that your follow up goes well and everything has passed!

[ldubhawksfan]

I bled or spotted for pretty much the whole 2.5 weeks between my misoprostal and when I had to have the d&c. I think it's pretty normal to bleed for awhile after. ((Hugs))

[lickwed]

No, they have not done bloodwork yet. Most of my spotting is dark brown or streaky red with what I would assume is CM. I figured it was normal which is why I didn't call the doctor. Thanks for the reassurance.

[bethkate]

I have no experience with cytotec, but my guess is that it's probably normal, but definitely bring it up at your follow-up appointment. I'd also ask about your doctor's plan for tracking your betas to make sure they're dropping appropriately.

Sorry you're going through this. I completely understand how the prolonged bleeding is just a constant reminder of the loss.

[4furrypaws]

That can be normal, as with everything in the whole shitty process it is different for everyone. I bled/spotted for about a week and a half after I took miso. If you are at all concerned do give your Dr. all call. ((hugs)) sweetie.

[rmpar29]

Yes, I think that's pretty normal, but it never hurts to call your doctor and ask. I had bleeding/spotting for about 2 weeks after taking Cytotec. ((((HUGS)))

[mrspipp]

Like others mentioned, I had bleeding/spotting for about 2 weeks after cytotec. If you are at all concerned, it doesn't hurt to check with your doctor.

[lickwed]

Thanks for sharing guys. I have my appt tomorrow so I will definitely make sure it is okay and assume the bloody mess from a few weeks ago means it was successful. I will also check about the betas. Last time I had a D&C so betas were not done.

[nikiswimr]

I agree with the others, probably normal, but if there is any concern for retained tissue your doctor can do an ultrasound and/or track betas to zero. I only bled for a few days after Cytotec but had massive bleeding when I passed the sac.