Methods of Abortion in First and Second Trimester
Methods of Abortion in First and Second Trimester作者机构：Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology National University Hospital Singapore City Singapore
出 版 物：《Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology》 (妇产科期刊（英文）)
年 卷 期：2014年第4卷第15期
页 面：924-929页
学科分类：1002[医学-临床医学] 100214[医学-肿瘤学] 10[医学]
主 题：Abortion Surgical Medical Trimester
摘 要：Background: Medical and surgical methods are available for abortions in both the first and second trimester. Aim: To review the evidence base and current recommendations for available methods of abortions in first and second trimesters. Methods: Extensive literature search and review of available guidelines?were?done. Results: In the first trimester, medical methods are recommended below 7 weeks gestation while vacuum aspiration is an appropriate method between 7 to 12 weeks gestation. In the second trimester, the three methods of abortion available are dilatation and evacuation, intrauterine instillation of abortifacients and administration of systemic abortifacients. Conclusion: The choice of techniques depends on many factors including uterine volume, operator experience, patient preference, medical history and indication for abortion.
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