Why the study?
The study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medical abortion in women at 13 or more weeks gestation provided care through a telemedicine service.
Does medical abortion provided through telemedicine at 13 or more weeks gestation safely and effectively terminate pregnancy?
Population
144 women who used medical abortion at 13 or more weeks gestation
Comparison
Mifepristone and misoprostol vs misoprostol alone
Design
Retrospective case study
Authors
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Continuing pregnancy rates rise after 15 weeks via telemedicine; leaves open efficacy questions beyond 15 weeks gestation.
Does medical abortion provided through telemedicine at 13 or more weeks gestation safely and effectively terminate pregnancy?
Medical abortion through telemedicine appears safe and effective at 13 to 15 weeks gestation, but efficacy decreases and risks increase at 16 weeks or greater.
Kapp et al. (2021) studied this question.
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