Doctor's call to women who use the drug to get rid of unwanted pregnancy

To get rid of an unwanted pregnancy, women in Armenia often simply buy "Cytotec" - for the treatment and prevention of ulcerative lesions of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract that can cause a miscarriage, and they make the appropriate procedure themselves at home.

According to the health professionals, the number of abortions in Armenia has reduced due to the use of "Cytotec" for abortion on their own instead of turning to medical facilities in order to carry out the necessary surgical procedure.

"Medication abortion," as they are called, are reffered to abortions causing drug "Cytotec". This drug produces an American pharmaceutical company Pfizer, which in the case of incorrect reception can cause uterine contractions, bleeding, and cause miscarriage in pregnant women. In the U.S. "Satotek" is with prescription, pregnancy is contraindicated.

Chief Specialist of the mother and child of the Health Ministry Gayane Avagyan in an interview with Lurer.com, answering the question, what complications can cause the use of the drug, told only about the occurrence of bleeding and infertility. "All over the world has proven that it is not harmful. For more than 6 million women turned to this form of abortion, and in comparison with medical abortion in the case of complications it represents a minority.

The doctor urges pregnant women not to use the drug without the knowledge of the doctor, as it can lead to bleeding and other complications. Under medical supervision, it is an effective and safe remedy. The doctor calls to avoid the unwanted pregnancy, use safe contraception, get medical advice.