Mifepristone with Misorostol for Mid- Trimester Abortion – A Prospective Study
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: There is an increase in number of second trimester pregnancy termination due to better prenatal screening. Medical methods, using combination of mifepristone and Misoprostol, frequently being used for mid-trimester pregnancy termination. Objective: Objective of study was to study safety and effectiveness of combination of mifepristone and Misoprostol for mid-trimester MTP. Material & Methods: A prospective study of 68 women who underwent Mid-trimester MTP (between 13-20 weeks gestation) Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences Hubli, Karnataka, India during 2012 – June 2015 Results: Data was analysed for 48 cases who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Complete abortion occurred in 36(75%) of cases, 13(25%) required dilatation & curettage for incomplete abortion including manual removal of placenta in 8 cases. There were seven cases with previous LSCS all of whom had complete abortion. Conclusion: Combination on Mifepristone & Misoprostol is an effective & safe method for mid-trimester MTP and can be used in cases of previous caesarean section with caution.
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Dr. S. V. Nachiketha
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