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The thought of abortion at 5-months or in the later weeks of pregnancy seems scary and risky. It's natural to think that abortion in the late weeks of pregnancy will only cause complications and has a lot of risks. Many even wonder that abortion in later pregnancy is simply not possible. Well, now with medical advancements, it is possible to get an abortion even in the later weeks of pregnancy.
Is it safe to end a pregnancy late? Does abortion at 5-months have complications? Would it harm my body? Is it possible to abort a 5-month pregnancy? Will I be able to bear a child again in the future safely? Is abortion at 6-months of pregnancy possible? What is 28-week abortion pill? This blog will answer all your queries and give you deep insight into late-term abortion.
An abortion in late pregnancy is also called second-trimester abortion/late-term abortion/2nd-trimester abortion. Later-term abortion is when a pregnancy is ended at 21 weeks or later. It is a process similar to surgery, but instead of suction, instruments are used to remove the growing baby. This procedure is called dilation and evacuation (D&E).
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The patient can expect the following before the 2nd-trimester abortion procedure:
Dilation and evacuation (D&E) is a combination of dilation and curettage (D&C), vacuum aspiration, and surgical instrumentation like the use of an instrument called forceps. The surgery usually takes around 30 minutes. The procedure does not require an overnight stay. The patient can expect the following:
The doctor will:
The patient can expect the following after the second-trimester abortion surgery:
Possible risks and complications of D&E surgery include:
There are several reasons why women seek an abortion at 5 months or an abortion at 6 months. Some of the reasons are:
According to the MTP Act of 1971, abortion up to 20 weeks of pregnancy was allowed. However, even after 50 years of the MTP Act, many women still choose unsafe methods for abortion and risk their lives. Considering this situation, Rajya Sabha passed a new MTP Bill in 2021 which the Lok Sabha initiated in 2020. According to the 2021 MTP Bill:
In case of pregnancy after 20 weeks, a woman undergoes the following process:
Every woman has the right to abort. But you must go for safe methods rather than using unsafe methods and risking your life. Second-trimester abortion or abortion in late pregnancy should not be performed at home using any kit or any other method. Please consult a registered Ob/Gyn for abortion procedures. A woman can undergo an abortion even after 24 weeks today, with special permissions.
However, if you have any doubts, you can contact us to resolve all your queries. Our expert team will guide you at every step through this difficult decision. All you have to do is contact our personal care team. Alternatively, you can also visit our website HexaHealth to learn more about 2nd-trimester abortion and how the government has given you the power to decide a woman.Last Updated on: 3 July 2024
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