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Medical Termination Of Pregnancy (MTP)

What is the treatment?
Medical termination pregnancy (MTP) is a method of terminating pregnancy using medicines. It is feasible only up to 9 weeks of pregnancy, after that surgical termination takes over. It is one of the safest modes of terminating unwanted pregnancy. In this method, a set of pills is given to the patient which can be taken orally or by injection. After this initial medication, another set of pills is given to the patient which can be taken orally or inserted vaginally at home or clinic. Generally the gap between these two medicines is 3 to 7 days. Along with the medicines, antibiotics are also given to prevent any kind of infection. This medication is preceded and followed by medical examination to determine positive pregnancy and positive abortion. The set of pills given is also known as abortion pills or RU 486 in medical terms.
Earlier the medication used for medical abortion was Methotrexate and Misoprostol together known as MTX. Methotrexate is used in the treatment of cancer and is very strong; hence it was replaced by Mifepristone. Contraceptive pill or the morning after pill is a birth control pill and is not medical treatment pregnancy. It is only effective before pregnancy.

Who is eligible for the treatment? (When is the treatment done?)
Women who have conceived accidentally and don’t want to have a child can opt for this treatment but only in the early stages of pregnancy. The maximum time for medical termination pregnancy is 9 weeks, however some gynecologist prefer it only up to 7 weeks from missing the first menstrual cycle. After this period, medical termination pregnancy is not effective and can also lead to serious health problem even death.

Who is not eligible for the treatment?
Women who are suffering from certain conditions are not eligible for medical abortion. In case of ectopic pregnancy the treatment becomes void. Medical conditions in which medical termination pregnancy is not applicable are ovarian mass, anemia, adrenal failure and bleeding and seizure disorders. Patient with liver or kidney problems, heart disease or high blood pressure are given high dose of antibiotics to prevent any complications. Women who use an intrauterine device (IUD) are also not eligible for medical abortion.

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