Medical Abortion is a procedure done with the help of medications to end a pregnancy. It is a safer and most effective method during the first trimester of pregnancy, as it doesn't require any surgery or anesthesia. The reasons for having a medical abortion must include serious situations like rape, a mother's bad health, unplanned pregnancy, or an unhealthy child.
In India, abortion is legal only if:
- Continuing with the pregnancy poses any risk to the mental and physical health of the mother and the child.
- The pregnancy is the result of rape
- If the fetus undergoes any severe abnormalities
- If failure of the contraception leads to an unplanned pregnancy
- It is illegal to find the sex of the fetus and get an abortion if you and your family do not need a girl child.
How to prepare?
Your doctor will discuss your medical history and examine you. He may also suggest an ultrasound to determine how many weeks into the pregnancy you are, the size of your fetus, and also to make sure the pregnancy is not outside the womb.
Conduct a blood test to confirm if the patient is Rh-positive or negative. If negative, she will be given Rh immunoglobulin. If not, her body may develop antibodies that can cause allergy.
- Do a urine test.
- Check your overall health.
Risks of Medical Abortion.
The major risks for medical abortion include:
- An incomplete abortion, which may further need a surgical abortion
- Heavy and prolonged bleeding
- Fever
- Infection
- Discomfort in your digestive system
The medications used in medical abortion can cause you vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping. They can also cause:
- Nausea
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Diarrohea
- Chills
- Headache
During and after a medical abortion, you will be given medications to manage the pain. You may not immediately return to your day to day life as you will have bleeding and pain. You will need follow-up visits with your doctor to ensure that you are healing better. Your doctor will also analyze if you have any signs of infection. You will also be advised not to have vaginal intercourse or to use tampons for two weeks after the abortion.
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