Is A Medical Termination Safe If My Blood Pressure Is Normal On The Day Of Procedure When Previous Diagnosed With Hypertension?

Posted on Sat, 5 May 2018

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Question : Hello
I have booked in for an initial consulation regarding a termination. I have a history of high blood pressure following a previous pregnancy but wanted to know if i would still be able to have a medical termination if my bp is ok on the day?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can have medical termination of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes. You can undergo medical termination of pregnancy if the gestational age is within 9 weeks and blood pressure is well controlled. Please follow up with your OBGYN for the necessary further steps.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you any other concerns or questions
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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