Medical management of first‐trimester induced abortion and miscarriage

urgical evacuation is the mainstay of treatment in the UK for first-trimester termination of pregnancy and S miscarriage and, although a niinor procedure, it has an associated considerable morbidity and mortality.' Induced abortion in the UK is now a safe procedure but on a global scale continues to be a major cause of maternal mortality.2 Medical management would provide a safe and effective alternative. Many women would prefer to be given the choice and avoid the risks associated with anaesthesia and surgery.l Recent studies have confirmed high acceptability rates, showing that 8496% of women would choose medical treatment for a subsequent abortion."