The Cost of Abortion Pills : Mifepristone & Misoprostol

by Vardaan Hospital Health & Medical Services

Abortion in India is safe and legal up to 20th weeks of pregnancy under the grounds of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act. Most of the woman undergo an unplanned pregnancy situation and wants an effective procedure to terminate their pregnancy. Abortion has become quite common and secure in the 21st century.

There are two methods of abortion which are following according to the pregnancy stage, health condition and the past medical history of a patient. It includes:

Medical Abortion

Medical Abortion is performed with the two commonly used abortion pills named Mifepristone and Misoprostol. It is prescribed by the medical practitioner to stop the production of pregnancy in a female reproductive system.

How does the Abortion Pill work?

Firstly, a patient is required to take a pill named mifepristone. It helps to block the hormone of the body called progesterone to stop the growth of pregnancy. Later a woman needed to consume a second pill named misoprostol in the time intervals of 24 to 48 hours as suggested by an expert. It causes bleeding and cramps to empty the tissues of the uterus. The process is more similar to an early miscarriage and is considered a normal procedure.

It has a high success rate of more than 95%. The early abortion treatment reduces the chances of complications. Also, the side effects vary from woman to woman. Some woman may feel completely normal while some might not. In an emergency, please give a call at the health care center.

Surgical Abortion

It is also known as a suction method. It involves two effective surgical abortion procedure i.e. Aspiration and Dilation & Evacuation. Aspiration method is generally performed up to 14 weeks of pregnancy while D&E is usually done after 14 weeks of gestation.

What is the cost of an Abortion Pill?

Generally, medical abortion is less expensive than surgical abortion in India. The cost of abortion pills in India depends upon the medical condition, pregnancy stage, health care facilities, tests performed and additional facilities available at the hospital/clinic.

Overall, it is not that much expensive. Consult an experienced gynecologist to get the right support and advice. Visit Here: https://www.vardaan.net/