Bibliographic information
GuidelineAbortion care guideline
Year of Publication2022
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
Maintained
Originally developed
Prior to surgical abortion at < 12 weeks: If cervical priming is used: Suggest the following medication regimens: Mifepristone 200 mg orally 24–48 hours prior to the procedure; Misoprostol 400 μg sublingually 1–2 hours prior to the procedure; Misoprostol 400 μg vaginally or buccally 2–3 hours prior to the procedure.
Recommended in favor
Conditional
Notes and Remarks
Remarks:
- The sublingual route is more effective for misoprostol administration.
- Appropriate pain medication should be provided.
KEY HUMAN RIGHTS CONSIDERATIONS RELEVANT TO CERVICAL PRIMING
- Denial of cervical priming as punishment for abortion or because it is part of abortion care may violate the right to non-discrimination and equality.
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This recommendation also appears in the following guidelines:
Guideline
Abortion care guideline, 2nd ed
Year2024
InstitutionWorld Health Organization