An update on issues relating to abortion,
produced for bpas
 
Monthly archive: February 2007
 
  7 February 2007

Advance provision of emergency contraception leads to prompter usage, study finds

The results of a survey of women taking part in a trial evaluating methods of access to emergency contraception (EC) suggest that although over 90% consider it to be safe and effective, the convenience of access influences whether it is used promptly.

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  7 February 2007

Drug regulator considers over-the-counter sales of the Pill

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has discussed making the contraceptive pill available without a doctor’s prescription.

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  7 February 2007

Post-Christmas abortions: A boozy blip?

Marie Stopes International has said that it performed a record number of UK abortions in January.

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  7 February 2007

Portugal: Maternal death related to misoprostol overdose

In this case study, an adolescent developed upper gastrointestinal bleeding after self-medication with misoprostol orally (12 mg) to cause abortion.

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  7 February 2007

USA: Effect of increased access to emergency contraception

This study systematically reviewed data on effects of increased access to emergency contraceptive pills on pregnancy rates and use of the pills. 

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  7 February 2007

India: Misoprostol for termination of mid-trimester post-Caesarean pregnancy

This study set out to evaluate the efficacy and safety of misoprostol for inducing abortion or labour during mid-trimester in women who have had a prior Caesarean section (one or more). 

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  7 February 2007

USA: Alternatives to mifepristone for early medical abortion

This study reviewed published reports of first-trimester medical abortion regimens that do not include mifepristone. 

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