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What are the two preferred methods of abortion AFTER the first trimester?
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Induction (w/medications) and Dilitation and Evacuation.
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What are complications from D&E?
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Extra bleeding, retained products of conception, uterine perforation
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At what gestational week is it more dangerous to have an abortion than a live birth?
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Over 21 weeks
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What percentage of abortions occur in FIRST trimester?
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90%
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What are main causes for abortion deaths?
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Hemorrhage and Infection
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Up until 9 weeks gestation, what is the preferred method of abortion?
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MEDICAL ABORTION...
Methotrexate or Mifepristone. Can also just use aspiration techniques (MVA/EVA) |
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What are mifepristone and misoprostol?
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MIFEPRISTONE = progesterone antagonist
MISOPROSTOL = Induces uterine contractions. |
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Why is cervical dilatation important?
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PREVENTION OF UTERINE PERFORATION (reduced by 85%) and CERVICAL DAMAGE.
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What is placenta previa?
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Placenta has implanted directly on top of the cervix. CAN'T PASS BABY THROUGH PLACENTA.
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What is placenta accreta?
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Placenta has implanted IMPROPERLY into myometrium.
HEMORRHAGE risk is high during removal of placenta. |
