Abortion, in the simplest term, is the medical procedure to end an unwanted pregnancy mid-gestation. It is a legally sanctioned option in India for both married and unmarried adult women (18+ years), and you do not need your parent’s/ partner’s permission for it. However, it is permissible only under 4 conditions:
Aborting a pregnancy is a very personal decision. This is why our doctors advise counseling first. However, if the woman still decides to terminate her pregnancy, our gynecologists are medically trained and legally licensed to perform the abortion procedure.
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The obstetrician-gynecologist recommends specific diagnostic tests to ensure that the woman is ready to undergo the abortion. The following tests are done before the abortion.
After performing all the required diagnostic tests, the doctor chooses the best method of abortion and moves ahead with the abortion process.
There are primarily two types of abortion: medical abortion and surgical abortion. The obstetrician-gynecologist chooses the best method of abortion based on diagnostic tests. A medical abortion can terminate an unwanted pregnancy only until 8-9 weeks. It involves using two different medicines called mifepristone and misoprostol.
The doctor gives the first abortion pill (mifepristone) at the clinic, whereas the second can be taken home by the patient herself. Mifepristone blocks the necessary hormone for pregnancy and detaches the embryo from the uterine wall. However, Misoprostol causes the uterus to contract, and the cervix opens slightly to expel the pregnancy.
However, when medical abortion fails, an abortion turns out to be incomplete, miscarriage turns out to be incomplete, pregnancy exceeds nine weeks, or woman has molar or ectopic pregnancy, the obstetrician-gynecologist recommends surgical termination of pregnancy. Surgical abortion is done on an outpatient basis.
Surgical abortion involves dilating the cervix and placing a small suction tube into the uterus. The doctor uses suction to remove the embryo and related pregnancy tissue from the uterus. The doctor first injects anesthesia to the woman to feel minimal or almost no pain or discomfort during the entire procedure.
After that, the doctor removes the embryo from the uterus very smoothly. The entire procedure of surgical abortion takes less than 30 minutes to complete. After a few hours of the process, the doctor discharges the woman from the clinic. The recovery is also quick and comfortable after undergoing the surgical abortion.
The woman can resume her daily life routine within two days of surgical abortion, and complete recovery may take around 7-10 days. However, the recovery time may vary from case to case.
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"Please remember it is your legal right to abort. Do not struggle alone or try aborting at home. It is completely unsafe and the third leading cause of maternal deaths in India. In Fact, traditional methods or home remedies most often result in incomplete abortion and cause serious infections and risk to both- your health and eventual pregnancies. This is also why WHO reports that at least 13 women die everyday in India because of unsafe abortions. So please understand the risks and complications of unsafe abortion and approach a good doctor on time. It is both- your medical and legal right.”
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The womb or the uterus is where the fetus grows. The abortion pill does not cause any damage to the womb. It only destroys the fetus. Abortion pills are safe and effective to terminate a pregnancy. Unless there is a rare complication, there’s no harm to the womb or your future pregnancies from the abortion pill.
Yes, abortion in India is legal under the MTP Act 1971 and can be performed until 24 weeks of pregnancy. According to the act, it is legal to have an abortion under the following circumstances:
A 1.5- month pregnancy can easily be aborted by medical termination of pregnancy. The medical abortion can be performed at the clinic only where the doctor would give two pills to the patient that will destroy the fetus’s development and flush it out through bleeding.
Abortion feels different for everyone. Abortion can be very painful for some women, for others it might be just a little uncomfortable. The level of pain may depend on how far you are into your pregnancy and how much cramping and pain you have. For most women, the post-abortion feel is very similar to that of heavy bleeding.
For abortion, it is important that you find a good doctor who is certified and legally licensed to perform the procedure. You can consult expert female gynecologists at Pristyn Care, Lucknow who are not only experienced to carry a medical and surgical abortion with extreme precision and safety. Our doctors maintain extreme privacy and confidentiality while throughout the consultation as well as the procedure.
For medical termination of pregnancy, you should only visit clinics that are certified to perform the abortion. Pristyn Care clinics in Lucknow have legally certified abortion clinics where one can meet expert doctors who can help you abort your baby without any complications.
Yes. Privacy and confidentiality are core values of healthcare at Pristyn Care. Whether you contact us by filling the appointment form or connect with our team through the phone number mentioned above or visit us at the clinic, we ensure complete confidentiality of your details. No one else apart from the doctor shall have any access to your information.
When pregnancy is destroyed by any natural event, it is called a miscarriage, not abortion. Miscarriage is a natural event, but abortion is either medical or surgical. Miscarriage may also be known as ‘spontaneous abortion’. A person does not have control over miscarriage but abortion is a conscious decision that a person makes.
At Pristyn Care, Lucknow, medical abortion is done till 7 weeks of pregnancy and surgical abortion is done till 14 weeks of pregnancy.
The cost of MTP (Medical Termination of Pregnancy) in Lucknow may cost you from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 40,000. The final price may vary as it depends on factors, such as duration of the pregnancy, doctor’s fee, type of surgery or method chosen for abortion (surgical or medical), diagnostic tests, risks, etc.
Incomplete abortion can lead to several complications, including organ failure, pelvic infection, uterine rupture, uterine perforation, and damage to the cervix.
Yes, according to the MTP act, an adult unmarried woman can undergo an abortion without any legal hassles in India. You do not need your parent’s or partner’s consent for it.
No, you will not bleed a lot after undergoing a surgical abortion. Surgical abortion doesn’t cause heavy bleeding. The bleeding is usually very light and ends within next 7-10 days.
Yes, it’s safe to undergo surgical abortion after an incomplete abortion.
Yes, surgical abortion can be used to terminate a molar pregnancy.
Yes. Bed rest is advised for at least 1-2 days after surgical abortion, and then, you will be able to resume your basic routine. However, you must avoid strenuous activities and sexual intercourse for the first week or as advised by your doctor.
To ensure the safety of your abortion, you should keep the following points in mind:-
When you choose to end your pregnancy by either medical or surgical procedure, it is known as medical termination of pregnancy or abortion. Most people in India (especially in rural India) are not even of the fact that abortion is legally permitted in India under certain circumstances. According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act of 1971, a female can undergo an abortion from a certified doctor at a licensed clinic until 20 weeks of pregnancy. But at Pristyn Care Lucknow, a female can have medical abortion till 7 weeks of her pregnancy and surgical abortion till the 14th week of the pregnancy.
Irrespective of being married or unmarried, a woman who is above 18 years of age, can undergo medical termination of pregnancy with her own consent in writing. However, if the female is below 18 years of age, the doctor would need written consent from her parents or guardians.
Abortion is a tough decision for every woman. The event hampers the female emotionally, mentally, and physically at different levels. Getting the abortion done at the hands of a doctor who is certified is important. But, what’s equally important is that the doctor is empathetic towards the patient. It is crucial that every female who wants to get an abortion done finds a doctor who can provide emotional care and support to the woman who is looking forward to terminating her pregnancy.
The gynecologists at Pristyn Care ensure complete emotional support and assistance and guide the females for the best possible recovery. Proper counseling is given to make sure the female remains both physically and mentally fit. Our abortion doctors offer the best possible assistance for the female to cope emotionally and physically and help them deal with their situation. Because, we understand that if the mental and emotional state of the female is avoided, there can be serious long-term emotional consequences such as depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, etc.
Self-care after abortion is very important for both your mental and physical well-being. While the side effects slow down and the surgical scars vanish with the help of medications, the emotional turmoil takes time to settle. Immediately after an abortion, almost all women feel exhausted and unwell. Here are a few things that women can do at their homes, themselves, or with the help of someone to be at their better self:
Pristyn Care gynecologists do not just perform the abortion but also guides you at every step to make sure you are at your best and healthiest self. In case you experience any of the following complications, you can follow up with our gynecologists at Lucknow and consult with them either by meeting in person or connect virtually.
Certified and trained female gynecologists- Abortions can be performed only by certified and registered medical practitioners. Pristyn Care has a team of the best female gynecologists who are certified under the MTP act. The gynecologists and surgeons are well trained and you can entrust them for a complication-free procedure.
Free of cost pickup and drop service- We are dedicated to making the patients’ medical experience absolutely seamless. To add to the convenience of the patient, we provide a free pick up and drop facility on the day of the treatment so that the patient does not face any problems while commuting.
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Before a surgical abortion, your OB-GYN evaluates your past health, including the medicines you are taking. Apart from that, the OB-GYN may do the following:-
A follow-up exam is done usually about 2 weeks after the surgical abortion. The exam may include the following:-
Apart from all the above, you may discuss the use of birth control. If birth control measures were started just after the abortion, the proper use of the method can be discussed again.
Also, you can ask all the questions that you have to your OB-GYN if you had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted at the time of the surgical abortion.
Surgical abortion is considered the best method to terminate an unwanted pregnancy when MTP fails or pregnancy exceeds 9 weeks. Following are the best USPs if choosing surgical abortion:-
Also, to recover quickly, you should avoid sexual intercourse for at least 1 week, or longer as advised by your doctor. When you start having sexual intercourse again, make sure you use birth control and condom to prevent infection.
After the surgical abortion, the OB-GYN will check your vital signs such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure to make sure that everything is normal.
After that, the OB-GYN checks the bleeding is not excessive and uterine contractions are normal. The OB-GYN also checks that the side effects from anesthesia are not causing problems.
The OB-GYN may also prescribe you certain medicines. This may include the following:-
Apart from all that, the OB-GYN may also prescribe certain medicines to treat nausea and vomiting.
After undergoing a surgical abortion, you should follow all the instructions given by your OB-GYN.
Also, you should talk to your doctor about what to expect at home after undergoing a surgical abortion.
You can follow these instructions:-
You may experience certain symptoms after undergoing a surgical abortion, including irregular bleeding, spotting, and/or cramping for the first 1-2 weeks. Some women may have cramping such as menstrual cramping for as long as 6 weeks.
If you experience any of the following symptoms or complications after undergoing a surgical abortion, you should immediately contact your OB-GYN and discuss your problems:-
Call your OB-GYN immediately if you have any of these symptoms after undergoing a surgical abortion:-