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How To Terminate Unwanted Pregnancy?
Hi, My wife is 21yrs old and we are newly married.. Her last period was on 3rd feb 2014. there is month no period in 5th march.Hence we checked and and found her in pregnancy.. we are not planning to have a child for next 2 years... we need to settle down in our life... what can we do to abort the child...
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
Hi
I appreciate your concerns.
If you do not wish to continue the pregnancy, the only option is abortion. At this early gestational age she can take medicines to abort (medical abortion). Medicines can be used to abort baby for up to 9 weeks of pregnancy.
For this first she should consult family physician /Gynecologist. Before the treatment it is important to have examination by her to make sure that the pregnancy is in the uterus and she does not have contraindications for the medications.
In Medical abortion there are two types of medicines ( anti progesterone and prostaglandin) used for abortion. Medical abortion is about 95% effective. Most women ( 80%) abort within 24 hours of taking the second pill. Some take little longer. After aborting the pregnancy she may have light bleeding for two weeks. Get an ultrasound done after two weeks to make sure that the abortion process is complete.
If she has heavy bleeding (soaks 2pads/hour for more than two hours) or if the bleeding persists even after 2 weeks she must see the doctor.
To avoid such unnecessary stress I advise you to consult your doctor and start regular contraception like hormonal contraception or have an intrauterine devise fitted as they are very effective in preventing pregnancy.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. If you have any further queries do contact me through healthcare magic
I appreciate your concerns.
If you do not wish to continue the pregnancy, the only option is abortion. At this early gestational age she can take medicines to abort (medical abortion). Medicines can be used to abort baby for up to 9 weeks of pregnancy.
For this first she should consult family physician /Gynecologist. Before the treatment it is important to have examination by her to make sure that the pregnancy is in the uterus and she does not have contraindications for the medications.
In Medical abortion there are two types of medicines ( anti progesterone and prostaglandin) used for abortion. Medical abortion is about 95% effective. Most women ( 80%) abort within 24 hours of taking the second pill. Some take little longer. After aborting the pregnancy she may have light bleeding for two weeks. Get an ultrasound done after two weeks to make sure that the abortion process is complete.
If she has heavy bleeding (soaks 2pads/hour for more than two hours) or if the bleeding persists even after 2 weeks she must see the doctor.
To avoid such unnecessary stress I advise you to consult your doctor and start regular contraception like hormonal contraception or have an intrauterine devise fitted as they are very effective in preventing pregnancy.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. If you have any further queries do contact me through healthcare magic
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