Medical termination of pregnancy in anaemic patients
Purandare, M.; Purandare, B.N.
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India 29(2): 299-301
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0971-9202 PMID: 12335897 Document Number: 575201
Hemoglobin estimates were carried out on almost 2000 medical termination of pregnancy patients at the Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital in India during the 1972-1976 period. Methods of pregnancy termination used for these patients are charted according to gestational age. It was noted that patients, especially rural patients, of low socioeconomic status and single, tended to seek abortions more often in the 2nd trimester. Anemia was more pronounced in the 2nd trimester. Information on the hemoglobin levels of the patients is tabulated according to trimester of pregnancy. Complications are tabulated by hemoglobin levels. It was seen that the risk of sepsis is greater for anemic women. Postponement of induced abortion is recommended for severely anemic patients until their hemoglobin levels can be built up.