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How Effective Is Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Tablet In Inducing Abortion?

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Posted on Tue, 2 Feb 2016
Question: hi . i am 2 weeks pregant unmrried 32 yr old woman. Is medroxyprogesterone acetate tablet the right medicine for an abortion. i do not want to visit a doctor personally. can u pls help me with the right medicing
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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Mifepristone and misoprostol

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is not the drug for abortion.
Medical abortion is done by the drugs mifepristone and misoprostol. They should be taken under the supervision of a registered medical practitioner.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
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How Effective Is Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Tablet In Inducing Abortion?

Brief Answer: Mifepristone and misoprostol Detailed Answer: Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Medroxyprogesterone acetate is not the drug for abortion. Medical abortion is done by the drugs mifepristone and misoprostol. They should be taken under the supervision of a registered medical practitioner. Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries. Wishing you good health. Regards Dr Deepti Verma OBGYN Maternal and fetal medicine specialist