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First dose of misoprostol administration at home or in hospital for medical abortion between 12–22 gestational weeks in Sweden (PRIMA): a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial

Authors :
Rydelius, Johanna
Hognert, Helena
Kopp-Kallner, Helena
Brandell, Karin
Romell, Joanna
Zetterström, Karin
Teleman, Pia
Gemzell-Danielsson, Kristina
Source :
The Lancet; August 2024, Vol. 404 Issue: 10455 p864-873, 10p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Medical abortion after 12 gestational weeks often requires a stay in hospital. We hypothesised that administering the first misoprostol dose at home could increase day-care procedures as compared with overnight care procedures, shorten inpatient stays, and improve patient satisfaction.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736 and 1474547X
Volume :
404
Issue :
10455
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The Lancet
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs67273146
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01079-1