Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) & Abortion Care in Pune

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP), commonly referred to as abortion, is a medical service for ending an ongoing pregnancy when it is appropriate under the patient's individual circumstances and applicable law.

Dr. Kalyani Chavan provides consultation for MTP and abortion care, with an individualized approach that considers the pregnancy duration, medical history, clinical circumstances and applicable legal requirements.

Confidentiality, informed decision-making, appropriate medical assessment and follow-up are important parts of quality abortion care.

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) means ending a pregnancy using an appropriate medical or surgical method.

The appropriate approach depends on factors such as the duration of pregnancy, the individual's medical history, clinical findings and the applicable legal and medical requirements.

The term “abortion” is commonly used to describe termination of pregnancy. On this website, MTP and abortion care refer to medically supervised care for termination of pregnancy.

An MTP consultation provides an opportunity to discuss the pregnancy, the individual's concerns and the available medically appropriate options.

The consultation may involve:

Depending on the duration of pregnancy and individual clinical circumstances, abortion care may involve a medical method or a procedural/surgical method. The appropriate method is determined after medical assessment.

Medical abortion involves medicines prescribed and used according to the patient's clinical circumstances and applicable medical guidance.

Procedural or surgical abortion involves a medical procedure performed by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional in an appropriate clinical setting.

The exact evaluation and investigations required vary from person to person, and no single method or test is appropriate for every patient.

People may seek an MTP consultation for different personal, medical or pregnancy-related circumstances. An individual may wish to discuss:

MTP and abortion-related consultations can involve sensitive personal and reproductive-health concerns.

The consultation is approached with privacy, dignity, respect and appropriate confidentiality. Patients are encouraged to discuss their medical history and concerns openly so that the doctor can provide appropriate medical guidance.

Medical Termination of Pregnancy in India is governed by the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act and associated rules.

The legal framework has provisions concerning termination of pregnancy at different stages of pregnancy and under specified circumstances. Requirements may vary according to gestational age, circumstances and applicable provisions of law.

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021 and associated rules provide the statutory framework, including provisions concerning termination up to 20 weeks and specified categories and circumstances involving pregnancies beyond 20 weeks up to 24 weeks. Eligibility, applicable conditions, the number of medical opinions required and other legal requirements depend on the individual circumstances and the stage of pregnancy — the law does not permit termination up to 24 weeks for every pregnancy.

For pregnancies involving substantial fetal abnormalities and certain other circumstances covered by law, additional legal and medical provisions may apply. The official framework is published by the Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Please consult a qualified registered medical practitioner for an assessment of your individual situation.

After any pregnancy-related procedure or abortion, urgent medical assessment may be necessary if a person experiences concerning symptoms such as:

Follow-up after an MTP depends on the method used, pregnancy duration, clinical circumstances and the advice of the treating healthcare professional. Patients may receive guidance about:

After abortion care, some patients may wish to discuss contraception, birth spacing or future pregnancy planning.

Contraceptive options can be discussed according to individual health needs, preferences and reproductive plans.

Read more about family planning and contraception.

Pregnancy duration, medical history, ectopic pregnancy risk, existing health conditions and other clinical factors can influence the appropriate approach to abortion care.

A qualified healthcare professional can assess the individual situation, explain appropriate options and identify situations where additional evaluation or urgent care may be required.

You can read about Dr. Kalyani Chavan's background and qualifications, explore gynecology care and pregnancy care, or book a consultation.