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Unsafe abortion: the silent scourge.

David A Grimes1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7570, USA. dagrimes@mindspring.com

British Medical Bulletin
|January 9, 2004
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Globally, 19 million unsafe abortions cause 70,000 deaths annually. Ensuring access to safe, legal abortion services, including skilled providers and facilities, is crucial for women

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Gynecology
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • An estimated 19 million unsafe abortions occur globally each year, leading to approximately 70,000 maternal deaths.
  • Legalization alone is insufficient; access to safe, legal abortion requires skilled providers, adequate facilities, and ease of access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current landscape of abortion methods and access to care.
  • To highlight the public health implications of unsafe abortions and the benefits of safe, legal alternatives.

Main Methods:

  • Review of safe and unsafe abortion methods, including suction curettage, pharmacological abortion, dilation and evacuation, labor induction, and hysterotomy.
  • Discussion of the impact of access to care, provider training, and timely management of complications on abortion safety.

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  • Exploration of misoprostol as a potentially safer alternative for managing complications and reducing risks associated with clandestine abortions.

    • Main Results:

    • Suction curettage and pharmacological abortion are safe for early pregnancy; sharp curettage is associated with higher risks.
    • Dilation and evacuation or labor induction are appropriate for later abortions; hysterotomy is not recommended.
    • Timely management of complications is critical for reducing morbidity and mortality; treatment delays are dangerous.

    Conclusions:

    • Safe, legal, and accessible abortion services significantly improve women's health outcomes.
    • Addressing barriers to access, such as lack of skilled providers and facilities, is essential to fulfill the promise of safe abortion.
    • Misoprostol shows potential in reducing the risks associated with unsafe abortion practices.