New Evidence Available
Updated Recommendation
A new evidence synthesis was published:2022, Abortion care guideline
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GuidelineSafe abortion: technical and policy guidance for health systems
Year of Publication2012
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Retired
Dilatation and evacuation (D&E) and medical methods (mifepristone and misoprostol; misoprostol alone) are both recommended methods for abortion for gestation over 12 to 14 weeks. Facilities should offer at least one, and preferably both methods, if possible, depending on provider experience and the availability of training
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Low