Conclusion

Contraceptive failures and hence unintended pregnancies do occur even in the modern world. The availability of safe abortion within the legal constraints can help in minimizing the morbidities and mortalities associated with the management of unintended preg­nancies. Providers of abortion service should be familiarized with the updated evidence-based guidelines. Induced abortion should never be regarded as a contraceptive method, and proper contracep­tive counselling before and after the abortion procedure is essential.