Basic Information on Abortion What we mean by Abortion: Abortion is a medical process which results in the ending of pregnancy so that

birth of a child can be stopped. In medical term this is also known as termination of pregnancy. In short we can say that pregnancy gets removed from womb in two ways either by use of pills (medical abortion) which leads to application of medicines for causing a miscarriage and the second option is by surgery (surgical abortion). In surgerical abortion, the pregnancy gets removed from womb clinically by the doctor. Why abortion to discontinue pregnancy: here can be a number of reasons which will direct an e!pecting mother to go for abortion. "ome of them can be# $. It may be the situation that both parents are not yet ready to take the responsibility of a child at that moment. %. &. It can also be that they plan to have their child only after attaining a career hike so that they can give their child a great upbringing. hese days there is high rise of interest to e!perience se!ual life right in the teenage among the new generation. his may lead to unwanted pregnancy. "uch group of people approach the doctor to terminate the pregnancy as the same is not wanted by any of the partners involved in making this pregnancy possible.

'. (ongenital anomalies detected in the foetus in ultrasound e!amination. ). *enetic defects being carried by parents. Process of surgical abortion: (onsent form is signed by both the partners in the clinical center before prescribing any medicine for getting the abortion done or even before going for surgical abortion. +ithout consent of the patient, abortion process cannot be conducted by any doctor all across globe. In most of the abortion cases, patients prefer to go for medical abortion as they feel this process is the safest one. ,ut whether the pregnancy can be aborted using medicine or need to go for surgical process is solely dependent on the physical condition of the patient and also the position of pregnancy at the moment of abortion. -edicinal termination

-edicinal termination is generally done in pregnancy which is less than . weeks. -edicinal termination is one of the safest non/surgical methods which are performed with support of medicines. 0atients are suggested not to take medicine on their own as it may cause complications which in some cases could be life threatening. -edicine should be taken under strict medical supervision and suggestion of the doctor.

"urgical termination

1acuum suction is used for conducting surgical abortion. his method is safe having lesser rate of complication. his surgical process is performed in an operation theatre which is well/e2uipped. o get this process done, sterile e2uipment, cannula and disposable syringe needles are used. his procedure is done either using general or local anesthesia under the guidance of ultrasound e!pert. his process is less time consuming and does not take more than $) minutes if done by an e!pert gynecologist. he patient needs to stay back in the hospital for a period of about & to ' hours after the procedure as it is done under anesthesia. 3octors prescribe oral medication for couple of days after getting the surgical abortion done.

0ost/procedure care 4n $st post/operative day patient might e!perience some nausea, bleeding, and pain. ,leeding might continue for 5 to 6 days in medical termination. he menstruation cycle will be back in normal flow after ' to . weeks time 4vulation or you can say the situation to get pregnant again return backs fast after abortion. Avoid se! for some months or take contraceptives pills as suggested by doctor. Avoid using tampons At least $) days after abortion keep away from se!ual relation or follow doctor7s advice in this regard.