Title: Termination of pregnancy.

POPLINE Document Number: 194600

Author(s):

Allsop JR

Source citation:

Current Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2004 Aug;14(4):285-290.

Abstract:

Despite the ready availability of effective contraception, termination of pregnancy continues to be a substantial health care need. In Britain, the Abortion Act allows pregnancy to be terminated provided that two medical practitioners agree that the specific criteria of the act have been met. A range of methods are available including medical termination using mifepristone followed 48 h later by prostaglandin and surgical termination under general anaesthesia, local anaesthesia or conscious sedation. The method choices and safety are greatest when termination is carried out before 10 weeks gestation. Unfortunately women continue to meet negative judgmental attitudes both in primary and secondary care, delaying referral and stifling choice. (author's)

Keywords:

United Kingdom
Case Studies
Research Report
Clinical Research
Pregnant Women
Abortion Law
Abortion
Pregnancy, Second Trimester
RU-486
Misoprostol
Attitude
Developed Countries
Europe, Western
Europe
Studies
Research Methodology
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
Fertility Control, Postconception
Family Planning
Pregnancy
Reproduction
Hormone Antagonists
Hormones
Endocrine System
Physiology
Biology
Prostaglandins, Synthetic
Prostaglandins
Psychological Factors
Behavior