Ep 55: Medical Abortion up to 70 Days of Gestation
Practice Bulletin #225 - Published October 2020 1. Medication abortion is safe and effective (just slightly less effective than uterine evacuation). 2. The standard regimen is mifepristone 200 mg PO followed by misoprostol 800 mcg per vagina 24-48 hrs later 3. Patients who reliably report menstruation within 56 days of presentation for medication abortion do not require ultrasound confirmation 4. Patients at high risk for ectopic pregnancy based your clinical assessment should not be offered medication abortion. 5. Medication abortion has no adverse effect on future fertility or future pregnancy outcomes.Show Notes Wine pairing: 2017 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir from Chemistry Wine Theme music by Evan Handyside Logo design by JD Dotson (jddotson1@gmail.com)
