Bibliographic information

GuidelineSafe abortion: technical and policy guidance for health systems
Year of Publication2012
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization

Recommendation

Maintained
Originally developed

If uterine size at the time of treatment is equivalent to a pregnancy of gestational age 13 weeks or less, either vacuum aspiration or treatment with misoprostol is recommended for women with incomplete abortion. The recommended regimen of misoprostol is a single dose given either sublingually (400 μg) or orally (600 μg).

Recommended in favor

Strong

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Year2022
InstitutionWHO
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Abortion care guideline, 2nd ed

Year2024
InstitutionWorld Health Organization