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Abortion induced with methotrexate and misoprostol

E R Wiebe1

  • 1Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver.

CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
|January 15, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study found that a new drug protocol using methotrexate and misoprostol is a viable alternative for inducing abortion. Most women preferred this drug-induced abortion over surgical procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Medical abortion offers an alternative to surgical procedures.
  • Early pregnancy termination protocols are continually being refined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a methotrexate and misoprostol regimen for early pregnancy termination.
  • To compare patient preference for drug-induced versus surgical abortion.

Main Methods:

  • A case series design was employed in an urban primary care setting.
  • One hundred women with pregnancies under 8 weeks' gestation received intramuscular methotrexate followed by vaginal misoprostol.
  • Outcomes measured included abortion success rates, need for surgical intervention, bleeding, pain, and patient preference.

Main Results:

  • A successful abortion without surgical aspiration occurred in 89% of women.
  • Of those who had a successful drug-induced abortion, 71% stated they would choose this method again.
  • The protocol demonstrated feasibility as an alternative to surgical abortion.

Conclusions:

  • Methotrexate and misoprostol provide a feasible option for medical abortion.
  • Further research is warranted to explore this drug protocol for abortion induction.

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