MTP stands for Medical Termination of Pregnancy, a procedure that ends a pregnancy before it can survive outside the womb. It's also known as induced abortion, abortion pills, or intentional or voluntary termination of pregnancy. MTP is legal in India and has been since 1971.
MTP is usually performed for a number of reasons, including: Unwanted pregnancy, Pregnancy posing risk to the mother's life, Presence of fetal or genetic
abnormalities, To complete an early miscarriage, and Health or mental condition of the mother.
Discovering that one is pregnant can be a cherished time for the parents-to-be. But sometimes, the pregnancy may have to be terminated because of a threat to the mother’s health, risk of complications, or other reasons.
The termination can be done via medications or surgery. In the initial stages, termination through medication is a safer option than surgical means. If, however, the pregnancy period has crossed 9 weeks, a surgical termination (Dilation and Curettage – D & C) must be considered to safeguard the mother’s health.
Abortion is the common term used for the procedure to end a pregnancy so that it does not result in the birth of a child. It is also called ‘termination of pregnancy.’ When abortion is done using certain medicines it is called medical termination of pregnancy (MTP).
The most common medications used for this purpose are two pills of mifepristone and misoprostol. Mifepristone blocks the hormone required for pregnancy (progesterone) while misoprostol induces cramping and bleeding to empty the uterus contents.
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