According to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971, the use of medications, that is Misoprostol and Mifepristone is approved up to the 9 weeks of pregnancy. The MTP Act permitted abortion under stipulated circumstances up to a gestational period of 20 weeks, and based on expert medical opinion.

 In India, it is estimated that more than half of all abortions are unsafe leading to infection, hemorrhages, injury to internal organs, and sometimes maternal death.

MTP refers to the process of terminating a pregnancy through medical or surgical methods. Family planning involves controlling the number and timing of children through contraception and fertility treatments.

Causes

• Unplanned pregnancy
• Health risks to mother or fetus
• Personal or socio-economic reasons

Symptoms

• N/A (MTP is a procedure rather than a condition)

Diagnosing

• Pregnancy test to confirm pregnancy
• Ultrasound to determine gestational age

Treatment Options

• Medical abortion (medications like mifepristone and misoprostol)
• Surgical abortion (D&C, vacuum aspiration)
• Contraceptive methods (pills, IUDs, condoms, sterilization)

Prevention Tips

• Use of contraception
• Education on reproductive health
• Regular medical consultations for family planning