Alternatives to mifepristone regimens for medical abortion
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Doctors have evaluated alternatives to mifepristone for women who live in countries where the drug is not available. Methotrexate combined with misoprostol is effective, although it may take longer. Misoprostol alone is also effective, but has significant side effects.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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Medical abortion regimens: historical context and overview
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Drugs that can terminate an early pregnancy offer women a safe alternative to surgical abortion. The most commonly used regimen is mifepristone and misoprostol. Because mifepristone is not available in the US, methotrexate has been used.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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Management of side effects and complications in medical abortion
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Side effects of drugs that terminate an early pregnancy include pain, bleeding, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and warmth or chills. Up to 10% of women will require surgery to stop excessive bleeding.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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