Hanaa Abokaf, Elena Korytnikova, Shimrit Yaniv-Salem, Ilana Shoham-Vardi, Ruslan Sergienko, Boaz Sheizaf, Adi Y Weintraub
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Abstract
Objective: To compare perinatal outcomes in subsequent pregnancies following second-trimester abortions, stratified by the method of abortion.
Methods: A historic cohort study was conducted in a single tertiary hospital, including women who had second-trimester abortions between 12+0 and 24+0 weeks and subsequent documented pregnancies within 3-60 months. Data were collected from hospitalization and perinatal databases. Composite outcome variables were constructed, and multivariable logistic regression was used to analyze associations, adjusting for confounders.
Results: Among 771 women meeting the inclusion criteria, 83% had surgical abortions and 17% had medical abortions. Medical abortion was associated with a higher incidence of placenta-associated pregnancy complications compared with surgical abortion. No significant differences were found in other perinatal outcomes.
Conclusion: The study highlights the potential influence of the abortion method on subsequent pregnancy outcomes, particularly regarding placenta-associated complications. This underscores the importance of considering the method of second-trimester abortion in counseling women regarding potential risks to subsequent pregnancies. Adverse outcomes in subsequent pregnancies following second-trimester abortion were associated with the medical method of abortion, warranting further research and careful counseling in clinical practice.
期刊介绍:
The International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics publishes articles on all aspects of basic and clinical research in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology and related subjects, with emphasis on matters of worldwide interest.