Termination of pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
current law on abortion
A
24 weeks
2
Q
methods at less than 9 weeks
A
mifepristone (an anti-progestogen, often referred to as RU486)
followed 48 hours later by prostaglandins to stimulate uterine contractions
3
Q
less than 13 weeks
A
surgical dilation and suction of uterine contents
4
Q
more than 15 weeks
A
surgical dilation and evacuation of uterine contents or late medical abortion (induces ‘mini-labour’)
