Prescribing Medical Method of Abortion - Current Need and Prerequisites for Efficacy

Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1

Abstract

Abstract: About 75 % of all pregnancies are unplanned and 50 % definitely unwanted. Medical termination of pregnancy is legal in India since 1971.Medical method of abortion is available in India. Many women ask for it in outpatient department. Correct estimation of gestational age is cornerstone for safe and effective use of this method. This study tries to know current demand for medical method of abortion and for it to be successful, tries to know how to acquire minimum skill by mastering bimanual examination.

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P. L. Bhanap, Pankaj Gangwal

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P. L. Bhanap, Pankaj Gangwal (2014). Prescribing Medical Method of Abortion - Current Need and Prerequisites for Efficacy. MedPulse -International Medical Journal, 1(1), 1-3. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-178963