Termination of pregnancy Flashcards

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Indications of termination of pregnancy

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No legal indication for TOP for a fetal reason

Only legal indication is for maternal indication

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Options for Termination of pregnancy

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Less then 14-15 weeks - suction curette, under general anaesthetic, Prostaglandin 8-10 hours before, Cervagem or misoprostil.
16-20weeks - induced labour with PG, birth occurs at 20 weeks or if live born, try not to avoid after 20 weeks.

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