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Liyana Parker

Miscarriage is unfortunately a very common occurrence in obstetrics affecting 15-20% of all pregnancies. A woman with a miscarriage can take a medication called misoprostol to miscarry at home. Misoprostol, also known by the trade name “Cytotec”, stimulates the uterus to expel the pregnancy. Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin that mimics the natural prostaglandins (hormones) produced in the body during a natural miscarriage. This medication is FDA approved for ulcer treatment. It has been well studied for treatment of miscarriage but is not FDA approved for this indication.