Aborto farmacológico en el primer trimestre de la gestación

Abstract

Objectives

To review and update the different treatment options of pharmacological abortion.

Material and methods

Literature search and review.

Results

The most widely used treatment in pregnancies of less than 9 weeks (63 days) is a combination of 200 mg of mifepristone followed by 800 micrograms of misoprostol at 24-48 hours administered either vaginally or orally. Efficacy rates vary from 96.12% to 97.43% and the incidence of severe effects is low (0.2%).

Conclusions

Medical abortion is safe and effective and should be offered to all women requesting a termination up to 63 days of gestation.