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How To Terminate Pregnancy?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2016
Question: Hi doc my wife is pregnent and we dont need the child now as we already have a daughter 1.5 yrs old. How to stop this now.
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Answered by Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Upto 9 weeks, termination with pills can be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.
I have gone through your query.
I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.

1. First of all do not panic.

2. I would like to know period of her last menses.
If she is having pregnancy of less than 9 weeks, you need not worry.
If not sure USG to know weeks of pregnancy can be of help.

3. Up to 9 weeks of pregnancy, she can opt for termination with pills, safely ; under expert medical supervision.

4. As per WHO guidelines, pills can be taken only after a qualified doctor's prescription and under supervision only.

It is safe and effective method .
Usually a suitable antibiotic cover of 5 days is advisable.

I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you good health.
With regards
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar

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How To Terminate Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Upto 9 weeks, termination with pills can be done. Detailed Answer: Hi Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic. I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options. 1. First of all do not panic. 2. I would like to know period of her last menses. If she is having pregnancy of less than 9 weeks, you need not worry. If not sure USG to know weeks of pregnancy can be of help. 3. Up to 9 weeks of pregnancy, she can opt for termination with pills, safely ; under expert medical supervision. 4. As per WHO guidelines, pills can be taken only after a qualified doctor's prescription and under supervision only. It is safe and effective method . Usually a suitable antibiotic cover of 5 days is advisable. I hope my answer helps you. Thanks. Wish you good health. With regards Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar