termination of pregnancy

Question 1

when to give anti-D prophylaxis

Answer 1

women who are rhesus D negative and having an abortion after 10 weeks

Question 2

medical options for TOP

Answer 2

mifepristone followed 48 hours later by prostaglandins (misoprostol)
pregnancy test required in 2 weeks hCG level

Question 3

surgical options for TOP

Answer 3

use of transcervical procedure
vacuum aspiration, electric vacuum aspiration and dilatation and evacuation
- cervical priming with misoprostol and mifepristone

Question 4

guidance for choice of procedure for TOP

Answer 4

women offered a choice between medical and surgical up to and including 23 + 6 weeks gestation
after 9 weeks medical abortions less common
before 10 weeks medical abortion done at home