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Understanding Safe Abortion Practices: A Guide For Young Adults Aged 18 & Above

Getting rid of an unwanted pregnancy may cause troubles. To promote safe abortion practice, a doctor shares a detailed guide.

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Understanding Safe Abortion Practices: A Guide For Young Adults Aged 18 & Above


The personal choice of abortion should be supported and taken care of by doctors with non-judgmental services. Necessary medical precautions such as safe abortion methods, legal considerations, and post-abortion care must be taken by adults to ensure the safety of reproductive health. Myths like decreased fertility rates and impacting reproductive health by leaving a traumatic experience due to abortion should be avoided by seeking proper medical and healthcare professional help. Let us understand from Dr. Sharvari Mundhe, Consultant-Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist, Motherhood Hospitals, Sarjapur, Bengaluru how to safely abort a pregnancy.

Methods of safe abortion

Medical abortion and surgical abortion are the two methods to end pregnancy. In the early weeks of pregnancy (6 weeks) pregnancy can be terminated by taking the prescribed medicines by the medical professionals, post 10-week surgical procedures are generally recommended for safe and effective termination. MTP Act Amendment Bill allows unmarried women the limitation of 24 weeks for abortion. In cases of contraceptive failures, MTP allows the young females to abort with the help of the medical professionals. The legal age for MTP is 18 years and above, and while consent from a partner, parent, or guardian is not mandatory, it is always advisable to have their support.

Ensuring safe abortion

Patients must seek medical care if there are any signs of complications such as excessive bleeding, cramps, nausea, infection, and pain. Taking abortion pills without a doctor's recommendation can be harmful. Women opting for abortion should be monitored regularly to give the best solution to end the pregnancy. Necessary medical help must be taken in times of complications from a certified healthcare clinic to protect reproductive health.

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Ensuring safety post-abortion

A woman’s health who has undergone an abortion should be monitored to avoid complications because they have a high risk of infection. Counseling is quite helpful for women after the procedure to help control and overcome the range of emotions they experience after abortion. Doctors often recommend contraceptive pills to prevent future pregnancy complications. Proper rest should be taken after abortion to ensure the safety of health. To ensure a fast and safe recovery diet rich in protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins must be included, such as poultry, fish, egg, milk, rice, beans, and vegetables. Post-abortion staying hydrated is quite an essential part and adopting exercise like walking and yoga can help prevent the chances of blood clot.

Importance of Medical Supervision in Pregnancy Termination

Over-the-counter abortion pills are not recommended, as proper medical evaluation is essential for safety. An ultrasound should always be performed first to confirm that the pregnancy is within the uterus and not in the fallopian tubes or any other location, which could indicate a complicated pregnancy. Once prescribed by a doctor, abortion pills must be followed up with a mandatory check-up to ensure the procedure is complete and the uterus has returned to normal. This step is crucial to prevent complications and ensure future fertility remains unaffected.

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The choice of women regarding abortion should never be questioned. With the help of medical and emotional support, women can decide on their bodies without any fear of judgment. Before making any decision, proper medical information and support must be considered. With the help of legal options available, young adults can be empowered to make an informed decision to seek professional help. Proper sex education by healthcare professionals can help young women to prevent pregnancy and to take care of their reproductive health. Society’s opinion may vary, but it is the task of healthcare professionals to create a comfortable environment where young women can seek medical help like abortion without hesitation.

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