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Second-trimester abortions in the United States.

D A Grimes

    Family Planning Perspectives
    |November 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Late abortion procedures, often performed after 13 weeks gestation, are complex. Dilatation and evacuation (D&E) is the safest method, with risks similar to instillation for later abortions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Science
    • Public Health
    • Reproductive Health

    Background:

    • Late abortion (≥13 weeks gestation) constitutes 10% of US abortions.
    • Reasons for delayed abortion are primarily personal and not easily addressed by public health interventions.
    • Dilatation and evacuation (D&E) is the most common and safest second-trimester abortion method.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the safety and implications of late abortion procedures.
    • To identify factors influencing abortion timing and methods.
    • To explore controversies and potential improvements in midtrimester abortion care.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of second-trimester abortion methods, focusing on D&E and instillation.
    • Analysis of complication risks associated with different gestational ages and procedures.
    • Examination of trends in abortion timing and technology use (e.g., ultrasonography).

    Main Results:

    • D&E offers the greatest safety advantage between 13-16 weeks gestation.
    • Beyond 16 weeks, D&E and instillation abortion carry similar risks.
    • Live births resulting from abortion procedures are rare but controversial.
    • Trends toward earlier abortions and improved ultrasonography are expected to decrease the frequency of such events.

    Conclusions:

    • While D&E is safe, particularly in early second-trimester, later abortions carry comparable risks with other methods.
    • Reducing the need for late abortions, enhancing procedure safety, and minimizing patient trauma are key research priorities.
    • Continued advancements in ultrasonography and earlier interventions are crucial for improving outcomes.

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