Termination of pregnancy

Question 1

Mifepristone

Answer 1

Progesterone antagonist

Given orally
- Stops pregnancy

Combined with misoprostol

Question 2

Misorpostol

Answer 2

Prostaglandin E1 analogue

Stimulates uterine contracts

• Given in conjuction with mifepristone
• Given vaginally

Abortion will occur 2-6 hours after administration.

Question 3

Restrictions on place of administration of abortion drugs

Answer 3

Under 9 weeks
- Both tablets can be taken at home

Over 9 weeks
- Misoprostol in clinic

Question 4

Surgical abortion

• When
• Methods

Answer 4

Occurs under 14 weeks

Methods
- Vacuum aspiration under general or local anaesthesia

Over 14 weeks
- Dilation and evacuation

Question 5

Dilation and evacuation

Answer 5

Done for abortions over 14 weeks.

Cervix is dilated

• Vaccum is used
• Forceps and currete to scrap out left over tissue

Question 6

Abortion act premise F and G

Answer 6

Abortion can be done in an emergency to
F- Save life of pregnant woman
G- Prevent grave permanent injury to the physical and mental health of pregnant woman

Question 7

Grounds for the termination of pregnancy

Answer 7

Can be done on grounds A, C, E, F, G.

Rarely done over 24 weeks (C and D)

If after 24 weeks (ground E), fetocide carried out first.