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How To Terminate Pregnancy?
Question: my girlfriend missed her 1st period.pregnancy test is showing positive. how to avoid it
Brief Answer:
Consult doctor for medical abortion
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I appreciate your concerns.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
When was her last period? How many weeks pregnant is she?
As she is already pregnant, 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. Medicines can be used to abort baby for up to 9 weeks of pregnancy. The earlier in pregnancy the medicines are taken, better the results.
For this she should first 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 your girl friend to consult her doctor and start regular contraception like hormonal contraception or have an intrauterine devise fitted as they are very effective in preventing pregnancy.
I also advise you to use barrier methods of contraception (condom) in addition to protect yourself from STDs.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. If you have any further queries do contact me through healthcare magic. I will be happy to answer.
Thank you for writing to Healthcare Magic.
Consult doctor for medical abortion
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I appreciate your concerns.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
When was her last period? How many weeks pregnant is she?
As she is already pregnant, 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. Medicines can be used to abort baby for up to 9 weeks of pregnancy. The earlier in pregnancy the medicines are taken, better the results.
For this she should first 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 your girl friend to consult her doctor and start regular contraception like hormonal contraception or have an intrauterine devise fitted as they are very effective in preventing pregnancy.
I also advise you to use barrier methods of contraception (condom) in addition to protect yourself from STDs.
I hope I have answered to your satisfaction. If you have any further queries do contact me through healthcare magic. I will be happy to answer.
Thank you for writing to Healthcare Magic.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
she is 22. so pls suggest what all medicine can be taken to abort
Brief Answer:
It is not good to self medicate
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not good to self medicate. It can be dangerous sometimes.
As I have already written she should first consult doctor to make sure that the pregnancy is in the uterus and she does not have contraindications for the medications.
Again as written above she needs to take two types of medicines ( anti progesterone and prostaglandin). Her doctor will discuss with her about how it should be taken. As they are prescription drugs, they cannot be given on-line. It needs to be taken under supervision of drug as it can cause bleeding and other complications.
So do consult doctor early.
If you have any further queries do write. I will be happy to answer.
It is not good to self medicate
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is not good to self medicate. It can be dangerous sometimes.
As I have already written she should first consult doctor to make sure that the pregnancy is in the uterus and she does not have contraindications for the medications.
Again as written above she needs to take two types of medicines ( anti progesterone and prostaglandin). Her doctor will discuss with her about how it should be taken. As they are prescription drugs, they cannot be given on-line. It needs to be taken under supervision of drug as it can cause bleeding and other complications.
So do consult doctor early.
If you have any further queries do write. I will be happy to answer.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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