Questions and Answers on MTP KIT

Basic information: Medical abortion with MTP Kit is a medication based, non-invasive method for an early pregnancy termination of an undesired pregnancy. It is an early-stage option for women as it can be carried out within 8 weeks of gestation age with a success rate of (90 to 95 %).

Many studies have said that the overall contentment after medical abortion is related to that of surgical abortion in spite of some more displeasing side effects.

Consumption Process; 

Step 1:  After you buy MTP Kit you are required to take 200 mg of Mifepristone (abortion pill) under the guidance of a medical practitioner.

Step 2: After this, you have to wait for 24 to 48 hours and then intake 4 pills (800 mcg) of Misoprostol at home by keeping them beneath the tongue or cheek pouches for ½ an hour. It will dissolve automatically.

Step 3: You will need to go to the clinic after 2-4 days for the preliminary follow up and sonogram.

Step 4: You will again go to the clinic for the final follow up checkup and contraceptive counseling.

Let’s understand some Frequently asked question about MTP Kit;

1.What happens if I pass tissue after consuming the safe abortion pill?

• About 5% of women will observe a complete abortion (i.e. evacuation and termination of pregnancy) just by taking the Mifepristone. However, you still have to continue with the second pill which is Misoprostol after 24 to 48 hours following the Mifepristone.

2.What should I anticipate the process to be over?

• Following 2-6 hours after taking the Misoprostol pill, you may experience severe bleeding, painful cramps which are heavier than a normal menstrual period. The amount of bleeding and pain is linked to how long you are in your pregnancy period.

3.What medicine should I take for Pain?

• For severe pain and cramps, your medical practitioner will provide you with some over the counter pain killers (NSAIDs), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that you can take to relieve pain 

4.what happens if the abortion process is not successful?

• Follow up appointments are very important to confirm if the pregnancy has ended or not.  So after taking the pills, you should go for an ultrasound test to see whether the abortion procedure is completed. If the ultrasound shows that the abortion is incomplete then your medical expert will tell you whether you should repeat the dose or go for a surgical abortion.
• If you go for surgical abortion then you may require to pay additional for it. So it is advised to take the abortion pills properly for an effective abortion.

Who is not recommended for a medical abortion?

• If your evaluated gestational period is greater than 56 days (8 weeks) 
• If you are not planning to have a surgical abortion in case if the medical procedure is not successful.
• If you are not able to go for a follow-up checkup or if you do not have access to emergency medical facilities.
• If you have installed an IUD (intrauterine device) then you should removed it prior to the medical abortion procedure or else you may not be able to go for a medical abortion
• If you have serious medical issues such as kidney, heart, liver or severe adrenal gland issues.
• If you have bleeding problems or if you take blood thinners.
• If you have allergy issues with the active ingredients of Mifepristone or Misoprostol pill.
• If there is a case of ectopic pregnancy ( in which the pregnancy is formed outside the uterus).
• If you are currently taking steroids medicines or steroids.