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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Public Health Policy
  • Medical Abortion

Background:

  • Second trimester abortions are complex procedures often necessitated by delayed presentation.
  • Existing literature on second trimester abortion in India is limited.
  • Understanding barriers is crucial for improving access to safe services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of second trimester abortions in India.
  • To explore reasons for seeking second trimester abortions and associated barriers.
  • To offer recommendations for service improvement.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing knowledge on second trimester abortion in India.
  • Inclusion of personal experiences and case histories from 1993 onwards.
  • Analysis of abortion law, policy, and service delivery requirements.

Main Results:

  • Women seek second trimester abortions for various reasons, influenced by legal and policy factors.
  • Both safe and unsafe surgical and medical methods are utilized.
  • Significant barriers hinder women's access to timely and safe second trimester abortion services.

Conclusions:

  • Recommendations include expanding the provider cadre and integrating medical abortion.
  • Replacing ethacridine lactate with mifepristone-misoprostol is suggested.
  • Addressing provider stigma and raising awareness of legality are essential.