42 Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Mtp Doctors in Delhi

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP]?

Medical Termination of Pregnancy is a non-surgical method to abort the pregnancy. It does not affect future pregnancies and avoids admission to the hospital. MTP does not require any medical instruments to abort the pregnancy. MTP can be done by using the following medications:

1. Oral mifepristone and oral misoprostol
2. Oral mifepristone and buccal or vaginal or sublingual misoprostol
3. Methotrexate and vaginal misoprostol
4. Only vaginal misoprostol

What are the advantages of Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP]?

Advantages of Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP] are:

1. No anesthesia is used
2. Medical instruments are not required to abort the pregnancy
3. Safe and effective to abort early pregnancies
4. No need to admit in the hospital.

What are the indications of Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP]?

Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP] is indicated in the following situations:

1. Abnormal fetus development
2. Unwanted pregnancy
3. Failure of contraception

What is the preparation needed for Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP]?

1. Have a USG scan to confirm that the pregnancy is not outside the uterus.
2. Inform the doctor about past and present medical and medication history.
3. Blood and urine tests may be performed before the procedure.
4. Discuss with the doctor about all the benefits, risks, and complications associated with MTP.

What are the steps involved in Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP]?

1. The doctor prescribes two medications and one of the tablets is oral and the other may be buccal or vaginal or oral or sublingual.
2. The first tablet should be taken orally in the hospital or at the clinic.
3. The second tablet can be placed in ether vagina or between the teeth or below the tongue, please follow the instructions by Doctor.
4. In some cases, only vaginal tablet may be given to terminate the pregnancy.

What is the Postprocedure care for Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP]?

1. Consult the physician, if you experience pain in the back, abnormal vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge with a foul smell or a fever for more than 24 hours.
2. Visit the doctor to check proper healing, and to evaluate the uterine size.
3. To prevent the risk of vaginal infection, avoid vaginal intercourse for at least 1-2 weeks.
4. To check the status of the abortion, you may be asked to do a USG scan.

Who can perform Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP]?

MTP can be performed by Qualified Gynecologist.

What is the cost of Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP] in Delhi?

Cost of MTP in Delhi depends on the following factors:

1. Age of the patient
2. Type of the hospital or clinic
3. Patient's health condition
4. Type of medications used
5. Pregnancy complications
6. Post-procedure complications that are involved

The minimum cost in Delhi starts from Rs.3,150.

An average price in Delhi is approximately Rs.5,250.

The maximum amount to be paid in Delhi rises up to Rs.8,400.

Who can undergo Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP]?

People with the following conditions can undergo MTP: 

1. Women with 10-12 weeks of pregnancy
2. Any medical condition that is affecting the health condition of both the mother and the fetus.

Who cannot undergo Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP]?

MTP is not recommended in the individuals who are:

1. Allergic to the medications that are being used in the procedure.
2. Pregnancy above 13 weeks
3. Suffering from medical conditions such as heart disease, blood vessel disease, lung disease, liver disease, kidney disease, seizures, bleeding disorders, etc.
4. Using an intrauterine device (IUD)

What are the risks and complications involved in Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP]?

Risks and complications that are involved in Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP] are:

1. Incomplete abortion
2. Decreased blood levels
3. Severe abdominal pain
4. Excessive loss of blood
5. Vomiting
6. Chance of vaginal infection

How long does it take to complete Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP]?

MTP takes 1-2 weeks to complete the process of aborting the pregnancy. 

What is the success rate of Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP]?

MTP success rate depends on:

1. Age of the patient
2. Experience of the doctor
3. The medical condition of an individual

However, MTP has more than 95% success rate.

Is Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP] painful?

There may be pain during or after the MTP method and this pain varies from one individual to another.

 Is Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP] Permanent?
MTP is not a permanent procedure as it terminates the pregnancy within a week. 

Can Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP] be detected in the future?

There is no chance of detecting that the patient has undergone an MTP procedure.

What if Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP] fails?

If MTP fails, the doctor may suggest minor surgery to eliminate the pregnancy.

What are the alternatives available for Medical Termination Pregnancy [MTP]? 

Surgical abortion is an alternative to MTP.