How To Terminate Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2015

Question: We had the intercourse on 15th of September without any protection and now when we test pregnancy, she turned out to be positive. We are married however, we want to hold on for 2 years and start the family after 2 years. Please suggest what would be the safest method to avoid or remove the pregnancy

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Abortion is possible with pills.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
If the pregnancy test is positive and you do not want to continue with the pregnancy then abortion is possible with the help of pills.
It is life threatening to try and abort the pregnancy on your own.
It is essential to have the pregnancy confirmed by a gynecologist .
It must be exactly dated too.
Next, medical abortion pills are to be taken as per prescription and correct schedule that your doctor explains to you.
I can explain the general protocol to you, but again, taking them without consulting a doctor is not just illegal, but potentially life threatening.
Generally, 1 tablet of Mifepristone is taken orally.
24 hours later, 2 tablets of 200 mcg Cytotec are taken orally or vaginally followed by 2 more such tablets another 24 hours later.
After this procedure, bleeding and cramping might start within 24 - 48 hours, and continue for upto 2 - 3 weeks.
It is also vital to have a follow up ultrasound scan to check that the abortion pills worked and the uterus is empty, after 15 days of taking the tablets.
Failing to take these precautions , there are risks such as - infection, uncontrolled bleeding, retained products, undiagnosed ectopic pregnancy etc.
And if these steps are followed, the pills work in more than 95 % of cases.
All the best

Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (20 minutes later)

Thank you for all the detailed information for my query. I also wish to inform you that her period starts from 4th of every month and this time due to the positive result of Pregnancy has stopped her period. Hence, in this case if we follow the precautions and eat the prescribed medicine correctly, will there also be side effects to her and to her future pregnancy. If so, what are the best ways to recover those effects and what safety measures would you suggest for birth control for 2 years (as we have plans to go abroad for our works) ?

Thank you Doctor. Awaiting for your reply.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Excessive bleeding and cramping can happen.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Even if you take the medicine correctly there can eb a heavy bleeding and cramping that will need medicines to control it. It is best to consult a gynecologist for proper medication.
There is no risk to her future pregnancies. You can use a low dose birth control pill like Femilon for contraception for 2 years.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar