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Women who use an intrauterine device (IUD) have a lower risk of ectopic pregnancy than women who are not using any form of contraception because IUDs are highly effective at preventing pregnancy. However, up to 53% of pregnancies that occur with an IUD in place are ectopic ( 10 ).
Most cases of tubal ectopic pregnancy that are detected early can be treated successfully either with minimally invasive surgery or with medical management using methotrexate. However, tubal ectopic pregnancy in an unstable patient is a medical emergency that requires prompt surgical intervention.
The purpose of this document is to provide updated evidence-based guidance on the provision of medication abortion up to 70 days (or 10 weeks) of gestation. Information about medication abortion after 70 days of gestation is provided in other ACOG publications 1.
Obstetric Patient Record Forms. These forms were developed by ACOG for use in obstetric practice. These resources span the entire obstetric lifecycle.
Most cases of tubal ectopic pregnancy that are detected early can be treated successfully either with minimally invasive surgery or with medical management using methotrexate. However, tubal ectopic pregnancy in an unstable patient is a medical emergency that requires prompt surgical intervention.
1 mar 2006 · The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released evidence-based guidelines for medical abortion. The recommendations were published in the October 2005 issue of...
Abortion-related deaths and morbidity are largely preventable by providing safe abortion care (performed in line with clinical best practice) and timely post-abortion care, as well as by access to contraception and comprehensive sexuality education (CSE). Denying, delaying or restricting access to safe abortion care may lead to violations of the
