
How To Terminate Pregnancy?

Procedure explained in detail.
Detailed Answer:
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While undergoing a medical abortion, one should constantly be under medical supervision.
Let me explain why this is important.
Firstly, the pregnancy should be confirmed by a doctor , preferably with an ultrasound scan.
So if you have just taken a home pregnancy kit, please visit a gynecologist and have a pelvic ultrasound scan.
This has two purposes.
IT dates the pregnancy accurately, because these abortion pills work only within a narrow frame of time.
Secondly, it confirms that the pregnancy is inside the uterus, rarely, there is a condition called ectopic pregnancy ( pregnancy outside the uterus ) which is very dangerous.
AFter confirming the pregnancy, tablets are taken by prescription.
GEnerally 1 tablet of Mifepristone is taken orally, 48 hours later 4 more tablets of Misoprostol are taken orally or inserted vaginally.
Bleeding with cramps starts in a few hours, and lasts heavily for a few days.
Spotting might continue for 15 days or more.
It is compulsory to have a follow up scan after 15 days to establish that the uterus is empty and the abortion is now complete.
Pills are more than 96 % effective in early pregnancy, however rarely there maybe complications such as - heavy bleeding, infection, failure of pills leading to surgical abortion , fainting etc.
Hence it is a must to keep a doctor in the loop throughout.
If due precautions are followed, it is quite safe to undertake a medical abortion.
You should start using a reliable form of contraception as soon as the medical abortion is done.
Please take proper vitamin and iron supplements for 3 months to regain strength and vitality.
All the best
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