Induced Abortion Guidelines

Failed Attempted Abortion

This complication occurs in approximately 2 per 1000 abortions performed at less than 12 weeks’ gestation.  Several factors…    

Reducing Abortion Complications

Hemorrhage from Surgical Abortions
During operative pregnancy termination (vacuum aspiration or D&E) general anaesthetics (especially halothane…    

Abortion by Labour Induction

Preinsertion of multiple osmotic dilators 6 to 24 hours prior to amnio-infusion may reduce the time from induction…    

Second Trimester Termination (> 13 weeks’ Gestation)

There has been considerable controversy over which method of second trimester abortion is safest, least stressful to patient…    

Operative Procedures - Vacuum Aspiration

As with all operative procedures, sound principles of surgical technique and the prevention of complications should include

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Vacuum Aspiration

C. VACUUM ASPIRATION (≤ 13 Weeks)

Vacuum aspiration can be performed easily and safely with little…    

Manual Vacuum Aspiration

B. MANUAL VACUUM ASPIRATION (≤ 10 Weeks)
Evacuation of early gestations, within one week of a…    

First Trimester Termination: procedure selection

Determine the methods of early abortion for which a woman is eligible based on medical and other factors.…    

Induced Abortion Guidelines

INTRODUCTION
Induced abortion is a controversial topic that ignites complex and emotional debate. Unintended pregnancy…    

Induced Abortion Guidelines - Summary of Recommendations

Summary of Recommendations
1. Manual vacuum aspiration can be performed safely and effectively in an office…