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Abortion (Medical Termination of Pregnancy) - What you need to know
A D&C is a minor surgical procedure to remove tissue from your uterus.A gynecologist or obstetrician performs this surgery in the hospital. It's usually an outpatient procedure, so you go home the same day.
Condition
What is MTP?
Medical termination of pregnancy is the method to terminate the unwanted or unintentional pregnancies.Medical Termination could be treated with medicines or Surgical.view more
How is it Diagnosed ?When to consult a Doctor?
Pregnancy can be confirmed at home using a home kit which is available at all pharmacy stores and through a blood test called a B-HCG. Females who undergo MTP and should consult a Doctor when there is unwanted pregnancy.
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Causes
- Chromosome problems. Chromosomes are blocks of DNA.
- Placenta problems. The placenta is the organ linking your blood supply to the fetus.
Symptoms
- heavy spotting
- vaginal bleeding
- discharge of tissue or fluid from your vagina.
- severe abdominal pain or cramping
- mild to severe back pain.
Causes
- Chromosome problems. Chromosomes are blocks of DNA.
- Placenta problems. The placenta is the organ linking your blood supply to the fetus.
Symptoms
- heavy spotting
- vaginal bleeding
- discharge of tissue or fluid from your vagina.
- severe abdominal pain or cramping
- mild to severe back pain.
When to go for surgery?What would be a complication if not treated?
In the early stages of pregnancy (7-9 weeks), it can be terminated with the help of medicine, otherwise, the surgical process is needed. If the length of pregnancy is not exceed 20 weeks then, medical termination of pregnancy is legal in India.
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Is the treatment covered under insurance?
MTP under Medical Insurance is covered only if the ultrasound scan shows the growth of the fetus is not normal. Insurance does not cover the unwanted pregnancy.For some people there is a waiting period of 6 months -2 years for MTP depending upon the type of insurance.
How is the recovery after surgery?
After a surgical abortion, you may have cramps and light bleeding for up to 2 weeks. Most women can return to normal activities 1 to 2 days after the procedure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Women who want to abort an unwanted pregnancy and are in the early stages (up to nine weeks) can undergo MTP. In special circumstances that are prescribed under the law in India, women can get an abortion up to 24 weeks.
1 ) Those who have blood disorders, anemia and seizures 2 ) Those women whose pregnancy is too far along (above 20 weeks) 3 ) Women with ectopic pregnancy 4 ) Those who have high blood pressure, heart or kidney diseases 5 ) Women using an intrauterine device (IUD)
Usually, it takes around 7-10 days to recover after medical termination of pregnancy. However, it may be longer if medical abortion becomes incomplete or if certain complications develop during the process.
Usually, a follow-up visit with your doctor is essential within 15 days of medical abortion. Your doctor performs a pelvic ultrasound to confirm whether the abortion is complete or incomplete during this visit.
Yes, medical abortion is a safe procedure, but you should undergo this procedure under the supervision of an experienced and skilled OB-GYN
