New Evidence Available
Updated Recommendation
A new evidence synthesis was published:2022, Abortion care guideline
View latest version (2022)Bibliographic information
GuidelineSafe abortion: technical and policy guidance for health systems
Year of Publication2012
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Retired
There is no medical need for a routine follow-up visit following uncomplicated surgical abortion or medical abortion using mifepristone followed by misoprostol. However, women should be advised that additional services are available to them if needed or desired.
Recommended against
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Low