Story Of Our Bodies Project
Your virtual abortion journey map--designed to transform the abortions of the future
A Little About You
Tell us about your situation and context
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Country
What was the first day of your last period? Pregnancy is measured from the first day of your last period, you can do a rough estimation if you aren't sure
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Have you had previous pregnancies?
yes, I have given birth
Yes, abortions/miscarriages
no
Have you had a C-Section?
yes
no
Any complications from previous births you wish to share?
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Have you been diagnosed with the following?
PCOS
Endometriosis
Fibroids
Other
Any other details you want to share about the reproductive history of your body?
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Your Abortion Companion
The Story of your Abortion through the lens of the body
What kind of pills, and how many did you recieve?
1 mifepristone, 4 misoprostol
1 mifepristone, 12 misoprostol
1 mifrepistone, 6 misoprostol
12 misoprostol
more than 12 misoprostol
Where did you get your pills ?
clinic or doctor office
in the mail
from a friend
Taking Mifepristone
Mifepristone (200mg) is the first pill you will take to start your abortion process. It is useful to note what date and time you took this pill. It is advised you take misoprostol 24-48 hours after mifepristone.
Date mifepristone was taken
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Time mifepristone was taken
Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
How many hours do you plan to wait ? (After taking mifepristone and before taking misoprostol)
24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
Other
Describe your experience after taking mifepristone and anything out of the ordinary you noticed in your body. Anything you would like to share?
Did you bleed after taking mifepristone?
yes
no
Did you vomit within an hour after taking the mifepristone?
yes
no
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Taking Misoprostol
1 dose of misoprostol = 4 pills (200mcg). They are taken either: under the tongue, in between the cheeks and teeth, or vaginally. They need to dissolve for at least 20-30 minutes to activate. It is advised to wait 3 hours, and if the process is not yet complete--take an additional dose of 4 misoprostol. Additional doses can be taken until the process is complete.
How many pills did you use in your first misoprostol dose?
1
2
3
4
What type of miso administration did you use?
under the tongue (sublingual)
between the cheeks and teeth (buccal)
Vaginally
Misoprostol Doses
Note the date you chose to take your misoprostol below. Then note all of the subsequent doses, and when you notice the fetus pass.
Date you took the misoprostol
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Time you took the first dose
Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Note any symptoms or experiences you had after taking the first dose of misoprostol. How long did it take to start bleeding ?
Did you start bleeding after the first dose?
yes
no
If yes, what time did you start bleeding?
Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
DOSE 2
If you haven't started bleeding, and you feel minimal effects, it is advised to take an additional dose of misoprostol
Have you started bleeding?
yes
no
Time Dose 2 of misoprostol was taken
Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Describe your experience after taking your second dose of misoprostol
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Misoprostol Dose 3,4
Every body is different. Some people require 1 dose of misoprostol, others can take up to 4 doses. Please add additional times and your experience below, if you needed several doses of misoprostol
Time Dose 3 of misoprostol was taken
Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Experience at dose 3
Time Dose 4 of misoprostol was taken
Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Experience after taking Dose 4 of misoprostol, plus times of any additional doses of misoprostol taken
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Confirming the Completion of Your Abortion
There is a moment when the embryo/ fetus passes the cervix that many people can intuit/ feel. This moment also is when the majority of one's abortion is complete.
What time did you pass the embryo/ fetus?
Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Were you sure when you passed the embryo/ fetus?
I am not sure
I think so, but not 100%
I am sure and I felt it
I am sure, and I felt it, saw it
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Symptoms felt during misoprostol
cramps
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
extreme cold/shivering
Other
Symptoms felt after passing the embryo/ fetus
cramps
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
extreme cold
Describe your experience taking misoprostol, and passing the fetus
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After Abortion Bleeding & Aftercare
It can be normal to bleed for a few days or even a few weeks after an abortion. Please tell us more about how you bled after your abortion below
Please describe the kind of bleeding you had in the days after taking misoprostol. Did this change in the following weeks?
How long did you bleed after taking misoprostol?
1-3 days
1 week
2 weeks
more than 2 weeks
what sort of blood was it?
like my period
very chunky
light watery blood
large chunks the size of lemons
Did you notice any smells coming from your vagina?
A bit like iron or metallic
like dead fish
like fresh bread
smelled normal
Did you start any birth control after your abortion?
Yes
No
If so, what form of birth control?
How long did it take for your period to return?
Share anything else about your experience
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