MTP (Medical Termination of Pregnancy)
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) at Prana Women & Fertility Hospital, Miyapur
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) is a safe, legal medical procedure available to women in specific circumstances defined under Indian law. Dr. Shirisha Reddy Varna provides confidential, compassionate MTP care at Prana Women & Fertility Hospital, Miyapur, serving patients across Hafeezpet, Bachupally, Nizampet and Chanda Nagar.
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Understanding MTP and the law in India
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, as amended in 2021, governs when and how a pregnancy can be legally terminated in India. Under current law:
- Termination up to 20 weeks generally requires the opinion of one registered medical practitioner.
- Termination between 20 and 24 weeks is available to specific categories of women — including survivors of sexual assault, incest, minors, and other circumstances defined under the law — with the opinion of two registered medical practitioners.
- There is no upper gestational limit in cases of substantial foetal abnormality, as diagnosed by a Medical Board.
Every case is reviewed individually against these legal criteria as part of your consultation.
Privacy and confidentiality
Indian law specifically protects the privacy of anyone undergoing MTP — your identity and personal details cannot be disclosed except to those legally authorized to know them. Every consultation is handled with complete confidentiality and without judgment.
Consent — what the law actually requires
Under Indian law, it is the pregnant woman's own consent that is legally required for MTP — not a spouse's, partner's, or family member's. (A minor's guardian is legally required to consent on her behalf.) This applies to married and unmarried women alike; the law does not restrict access based on marital status.
Methods of termination
Depending on how far along the pregnancy is and your specific medical situation, termination may be performed medically (using medication, generally suitable earlier in pregnancy) or surgically. Which approach is appropriate is determined during a confidential consultation, based on your specific circumstances — this is a decision made together with your doctor, under proper medical supervision, not something to determine or manage on your own.
Care doesn't end with the procedure
Follow-up care, emotional support, and contraceptive counseling, if you'd like it, are all part of the process — tailored to what you need, at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers on the law, consent, and confidentiality.
What is Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP)?
MTP is the legal medical termination of a pregnancy, governed in India by the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, as amended in 2021.
Is MTP legal in India?
Yes — MTP is legal in India under the criteria set out in the MTP Act and its 2021 amendment, which define gestational limits and eligibility.
Up to what point in pregnancy can MTP be performed?
Generally up to 20 weeks with the opinion of one registered medical practitioner, up to 24 weeks for specific categories of women with two practitioners' opinions, and without an upper limit for substantial foetal abnormality diagnosed by a Medical Board.
Do I need my partner's or family's consent for MTP?
No — the pregnant woman's own consent is what the law requires, not a spouse's, partner's, or family member's. A minor's guardian consents on her behalf.
Will my information be kept confidential?
Yes — Indian law specifically protects the privacy of anyone undergoing MTP, and this is treated with complete confidentiality throughout.
What's the difference between medical and surgical termination?
Medical termination uses medication and is generally suitable earlier in pregnancy; surgical termination is a procedure performed at the clinic. Which is appropriate depends on your specific situation, decided together with your doctor.
What does MTP cost at Prana Women & Fertility?
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Is counseling available before or after the procedure?
Yes — emotional support and contraceptive counseling, if wanted, are available as part of your care.
Can unmarried women access MTP in India?
Yes — Indian law does not restrict MTP access based on marital status.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Any prior medical records or test results if available. The consultation itself will cover everything else needed to move forward.
Confirm before publishing: Given how legally consequential this page is, a direct legal/compliance review alongside the usual clinical review is warranted before publishing — more so than any other page in this project. One placeholder remains (cost). Everything else reflects the current MTP Amendment Act, 2021 as verified, but confirm nothing has changed at the Rules level since, against a current government or legal source.
A confidential consultation, without judgment
If you're considering MTP, a consultation can walk through your options and what applies to your specific situation. Call +91 98858 51333 to book with Dr. Shirisha Reddy Varna at Prana Women & Fertility Hospital, Miyapur. Open 7 days, 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM.
Prana Women & Fertility Hospital is at 2nd Floor, Plot No. 2 & 3, above Karachi Bakery, Miyapur to Bachupally Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad – 500049, led by Dr. Shirisha Reddy Varna (MBBS, MS OBGY, FRM, DCU Germany, MRCOG-1 UK), Gynecologist, Fertility Specialist, Obstetrician & Laparoscopic Surgeon. The clinic serves patients from Miyapur, Hafeezpet, Bachupally, Pragati Nagar, Nizampet, Chanda Nagar, Madeenaguda, Kukatpally, KPHB, Ameenpur, Mallampet, Bollaram, Patancheru, BHEL, Ramchandrapuram. Open all 7 days, 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM. Phone: +91 98858 51333.
Clinically reviewed by Dr. Shirisha Reddy Varna — MBBS, MS (OBGY), FRM, DCU (Germany), MRCOG-1 (UK), Fellowship in Infertility. Last updated: July 2026.