Abortion In India - Is Abortion Before 8-10 Weeks Of Pregnancy

Abortion in India

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Is abortion before 8-10 weeks of pregnancy legal in India? If so, What is the process followed by doctors?

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Dr. Parag Hitnalikar

Gynecologist 16 yrs exp Pune

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Abortion is legal in india till 20 weeks of pregnancy. At 8 to 10 weeks generally curretting is done under anaesthesia.

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