Bibliographic information
GuidelineAbortion care guideline, 2nd ed
Year of Publication2024
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Maintained
Prior to surgical abortion at < 12 weeks: If cervical priming is used: Recommend against the use of osmotic dilators for cervical priming
Recommended against
Strong
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. For further information and sources, please refer to Box 1.2 and Web annex A: Key international human rights standards on abortion
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Originally Developed
Guideline
Abortion care guideline
Year2022
InstitutionWHO