Abortion in Delhi

The department is run under the guidance of Dr. Rekha Khandelwal who personally performs all procedures. She is a graduate from the reputed King George Medical College, Lucknow and Post-graduate from S. N. Medical College, Agra.

All procedures are performed in sterile aseptic conditions in a well-equipped operation theatre.

How Is Abortion Performed? Prerequisites: Thorough clinical examination with past history of medication and disease.

Routine blood investigations.

Ultrasound pelvis: To assess the maturity of pregnancy. To rule out tubal pregnancy.

Methods of abortion: Medicinal termination (abortion): Medicinal termination is performed in a pregnancy less than 6 weeks. It is a safe nonsurgical method performed with medicines which should be taken under strict medical supervision.

Surgical termination (abortion): Surgical abortion conducted by vacuum suction. It is a safe method with very less complication rate. Performed in a well-equipped operation theatre. Sterile equipment is used and disposable syringes needles and cannula are used. Procedure is performed either in general or local anesthesia under ultrasound guidance. The procedure takes about 15 minutes. Patient is kept in the hospital for 2 to 3 hours for complete recovery from anesthesia. Oral medication is given for a couple of days after the procedure.

Post Procedure: Nausea ,vomiting because of general anesthesia

Most common feeling is menstrual cramps following abortion. There may be spotting or heavy bleeding or few clots that may last from few days to 3 weeks.It is normal to have no bleeding also after an abortion. When To Consult Post-Procedure: Heavy bleeding with clots (more than 2 pads per hour for more than 2 hours).

Pain or discomfort not relieved by medicines.

Fever.

Vomiting for more than 4 to 6 hours.

Foul smelling vaginal discharge. Post-Abortion Counseling: Normal menses resumes within 4 to 6 weeks.

Ovulationresumes quickly after an abortion, so pregnancy can happen soon after an abortion. Use contraceptives after discussing with the doctor.

No tampons to be used.

No sexual contact for at least 15 days or according to doctor's advice.

Dr. Rekha Khandelwal

M.S. (OBG)