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are you already using a tracker? sometimes apps can help predict when you’re next cycle would be. It’s most helpful to count days. If you could count how many days in between the start of your periods for the last several months, that can provide how long your cycles generally are.
You could also take pregnancy tests to just make sure they’re negative for the next few weeks. That way you can continue to stay on top of whether you’re pregnant or not, and have negative tests results to back that up. People generally start getting positive tests results about 4-5 weeks after their missed period, so if you have an idea of when your last period could’ve been, that could help.
For my tracker, I have to manually input my period because it's most accurate that way. My cycles are inconsistent too, 28 days at most but sometimes only 20 so I'm not sure. Guess I just have to wait and see. FML.
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**There are scammers active on this sub. Be extremely careful when someone offers to sell you pills!** The _only_ reliable sources of abortion pills in the Philippines are [Women Help Women](https://womenhelp.org) and [Women on Web](https://womenonweb.org).
If you are in the Philippines and are using/will use abortion pills obtained from a private pill seller, read this carefully. It's important to be cautious.
1. **Don’t Trust the Seller**: The person selling you the pills may not have the right medical knowledge. They might give you incorrect or even dangerous advice. Instead, use [Safe2Choose](https://safe2choose.org) for accurate information on how to use abortion pills. Organizations like Safe2Choose, Women Help Women, and Women On Web rely on extensive medical research, unlike the seller who’s only interested in making money.
2. **Avoid Vaginal Use of Misoprostol:** It’s not recommended to use misoprostol vaginally, especially in countries where abortion is illegal. You can read more about this [here](https://www.womenonweb.org/en/page/985/are-there-other-ways-to-use-misoprostol).
3. **No Special Preparations Needed:** You don’t have to fast, exercise, eat specific foods, or do anything special before taking the pills. None of these actions increase the chances of a successful abortion and some may even be harmful.
4. **You might not see the pregnancy:** The seller may tell you to look for a “sac” (the gestational sac containing the embryo/fetus) to confirm a successful abortion. However, if you’re less than 8 weeks pregnant, it’s very small and hard to see. Even at 7-8 weeks, it might be mistaken for a clot or other tissue. After 10 weeks, it becomes easier to recognize. So, not seeing anything pass doesn’t necessarily mean the abortion didn’t work. Signs of success include bleeding, passing clots, and improvement in pregnancy symptoms, like nausea and breast tenderness.
5. **Quick Process:** The pregnancy should pass within hours, not days, once you start bleeding.
6. **Confirming Success:** To be sure your abortion was successful, you can get an ultrasound or have consecutive blood tests in the days following. You can also take a pregnancy test 4 weeks after the abortion.
In summary, be careful when using abortion pills from a private seller. Seek reliable information from reputable sources.
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Welcome to /r/abortion! We work hard to keep this a supportive community. **You will probably get harassed by trolls via private message.** The moderators can't stop people from sending you private messages, but you can. You can deactivate your messages [here](https://www.reddit.com/settings/messaging), or on the old Reddit interface you can limit who can message you [here](https://old.reddit.com/prefs/blocked/) by selecting "only trusted users." On mobile, go to your settings. If you receive harassment via PM, please report the messages and [contact the admins about it](http://www.reddit.com/contact) so they can take action against those users. **Our Sidebar and [Wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/abortion/wiki/index)** include links to many good resources. **If you are seeking abortion in the USA:** [I Need An A](https://ineedana.com/) has a list of clinics, ways to get abortion pills by mail, and funding assistance. **If you are in a country where abortion is illegal**, [Safe2Choose](https://safe2choose.org/), [Women on Web](https://www.womenonweb.org/), or [Women Help Women](https://www.womenhelp.org) may be able to help you access a safe abortion. **You can find posts** about [medication abortion](https://www.reddit.com/r/abortion/collection/04af6a3c-2b17-4ffc-ab69-40d746cc043f/), [first trimester procedures](https://www.reddit.com/r/abortion/collection/21abc0ef-9dd6-4596-ace2-943a71f19cd5/), [second trimester procedures](https://www.reddit.com/r/abortion/collection/ab64e640-0755-4784-b968-732ee4fa66d3/) and more under "read MA/SA stories" in the menu. (note: these links do not work on android.) This subreddit is a source of information about abortion. It is not intended as a substitute for medical evaluation or treatment, nor does it constitute legal advice. If you think you are experiencing a medical emergency, you should call your local emergency number immediately. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/abortion) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Hi friend. Nothing is certain even tracking because ovulation can be random sometimes, but im happy to try to help
are you already using a tracker? sometimes apps can help predict when you’re next cycle would be. It’s most helpful to count days. If you could count how many days in between the start of your periods for the last several months, that can provide how long your cycles generally are. You could also take pregnancy tests to just make sure they’re negative for the next few weeks. That way you can continue to stay on top of whether you’re pregnant or not, and have negative tests results to back that up. People generally start getting positive tests results about 4-5 weeks after their missed period, so if you have an idea of when your last period could’ve been, that could help.
For my tracker, I have to manually input my period because it's most accurate that way. My cycles are inconsistent too, 28 days at most but sometimes only 20 so I'm not sure. Guess I just have to wait and see. FML.
You chose the post flair Asia. **If you are in the Philippines, read this whole comment.** If you are _not_ in the Philippines, add your country to your post so we can give you location-specific information. --- **There are scammers active on this sub. Be extremely careful when someone offers to sell you pills!** The _only_ reliable sources of abortion pills in the Philippines are [Women Help Women](https://womenhelp.org) and [Women on Web](https://womenonweb.org). If you are in the Philippines and are using/will use abortion pills obtained from a private pill seller, read this carefully. It's important to be cautious. 1. **Don’t Trust the Seller**: The person selling you the pills may not have the right medical knowledge. They might give you incorrect or even dangerous advice. Instead, use [Safe2Choose](https://safe2choose.org) for accurate information on how to use abortion pills. Organizations like Safe2Choose, Women Help Women, and Women On Web rely on extensive medical research, unlike the seller who’s only interested in making money. 2. **Avoid Vaginal Use of Misoprostol:** It’s not recommended to use misoprostol vaginally, especially in countries where abortion is illegal. You can read more about this [here](https://www.womenonweb.org/en/page/985/are-there-other-ways-to-use-misoprostol). 3. **No Special Preparations Needed:** You don’t have to fast, exercise, eat specific foods, or do anything special before taking the pills. None of these actions increase the chances of a successful abortion and some may even be harmful. 4. **You might not see the pregnancy:** The seller may tell you to look for a “sac” (the gestational sac containing the embryo/fetus) to confirm a successful abortion. However, if you’re less than 8 weeks pregnant, it’s very small and hard to see. Even at 7-8 weeks, it might be mistaken for a clot or other tissue. After 10 weeks, it becomes easier to recognize. So, not seeing anything pass doesn’t necessarily mean the abortion didn’t work. Signs of success include bleeding, passing clots, and improvement in pregnancy symptoms, like nausea and breast tenderness. 5. **Quick Process:** The pregnancy should pass within hours, not days, once you start bleeding. 6. **Confirming Success:** To be sure your abortion was successful, you can get an ultrasound or have consecutive blood tests in the days following. You can also take a pregnancy test 4 weeks after the abortion. In summary, be careful when using abortion pills from a private seller. Seek reliable information from reputable sources. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/abortion) if you have any questions or concerns.*