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Abortion is done or proceeded in two ways, Medical Termination of Abortion (MTP) and In-Clinic Abortion. Medical Termination of Abortion (MTP) proceeds via one or two medications. The medications that are used in MTP are Mifepristone and Misoprostol. The MTP is only effective in early pregnancy, around 10 – 11 weeks. Intake of this pill is much better in the early stages, and it is most effective in about 8 to 9 weeks of pregnancy. The In-Clinic Abortion method is done in two forms, Suction Abortion or Vaccum Aspiration and Dilution & Evacuation. The Suction Abortion or Vaccum Aspiration is the most common method of abortion in In-Clinic or Surgical Abortion.

What is Abortion?

Abortion is a way or method to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. An abortion that takes place without any interference is known as a miscarriage. Mainly abortion is performed either through the consumption of medications or prescribed drugs called Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) and Surgical Methods such as Vaccum Aspiration. The modern methods of abortion are much safer and less painful, along with a very low death rate compared to historical methods, for example, herbal medicines, usage of sharp objects, or massage, which was done forcefully. In some countries or some areas of countries, abortion is still illegal or allowed only when a woman or her family is financially unstable, if a woman is raped or if there is a risk to women’s health or life. Abortion is every women’s choice as it’s their own body. Abortion helps with Physical Health as well as Mental Health.

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP), also known as abortion pills, is a method of abortion done via the usage and consumption of one or two medicines. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) was introduced around 1970 to 1980. The medicines used in Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) are Mifepristone and Misoprostol. When the patient is given the first medicine Mifepristone, the hormone Progesterone, which is developed in a woman’s body while pregnant that helps the pregnancy grow well, is blocked to stop the growth of pregnancy in the women’s body. After consuming the first medicine Mifepristone, the second medicine, Misoprostol, is given to the patient right away or in about 48 hours according to the doctor’s prescription. The second pill Misoprostol causes bleeding and cramping to empty the uterus, similar to an early miscarriage. Some antibiotics are given too to help the patient with health issues. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is less painful and does not require any stay at the hospital can be done at home if the doctor suggests.

Effectiveness of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)

The Effectiveness of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) depends on the timing since the patient has been pregnant. For example, if a patient has been pregnant for about eight weeks or less than eight weeks, the rate of Abortion Pills is most effective with a rate of 96% to 98%. If a patient has been pregnant for about 10 – 11 weeks or more, the chances are low with the rate of 80%, but the abortion pill can be effective if given more. The effectiveness of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is less than the Surgical Method of Abortion.

Surgical Method of Abortion

The Surgical Method of Abortion is also known as In-Clinic Abortion. The Surgical Method of Abortion can be done at any stage of Pregnancy. The Surgical Method of Abortion is done in two ways: Suction Aspiration, also known as Vaccum Aspiration. The uterus is emptied using a suction system, and Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) are done after the 11 weeks of pregnancy. As its name suggests, the uterus is diluted and emptied. Usage of Ultra-sound is needed to know if there is no pregnancy tissue left in the uterus. The patients most commonly prefer Vacuum Aspiration. The effectiveness of The Surgical Method of Abortion is 100% because it is done via surgery or in an infirmary.

Conclusion 

Medical Termination of Abortion (MTP) proceeds via one or two medications. The Medication Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is only effective in early pregnancy, around 10 – 11 weeks. Abortion is a way or method to terminate an unwanted pregnancy. The modern methods of abortion are much safer and less painful, along with a very low death rate compared to historical methods, for example, herbal medicines, usage of sharp objects, or massage, which was done forcefully. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP), also known as the abortion pill, is a method of abortion that is done via the usage and consumption of one or two medicines.