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Unsupervised self-administration of medical termination of pregnancy pills frequently results in serious maternal complications, predominantly incomplete abortion, shock, and sepsis. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate the clinical profile, complication rates, and maternal outcomes among women admitted to a tertiary care hospital after unsupervised self-administration of medical termination of pregnancy pills.

August 20, 2026The Indian Journal of Medical ResearchOpen Access

Adverse events following self-administered abortion pills: A retrospective observational study

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To evaluate the clinical profile, complication rates, and maternal outcomes among women admitted to a tertiary care hospital after unsupervised self-administration of medical termination of pregnancy pills.
Conducted a record-based retrospective observational study at a tertiary academic medical centre in India evaluating records from January to June 2025 (N=76).
Assessed clinical diagnoses, complications, and medical interventions among women presenting with a documented history of self-administered medical termination of pregnancy pills.
Incomplete abortion was diagnosed in 71.1% of patients (54/76), complicated by shock in 13.2% (10/76) and sepsis in 10.5% (8/76).
Surgical dilatation and evacuation was required in 55.3% of cases (42/76).
Severe outcomes included 2 maternal deaths, 5 intensive care unit admissions, and 18 hospital stays exceeding three days.

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Retrospective observational study reveals high rates of incomplete abortion, sepsis, and shock in women self-administering abortion pills, highlighting the dangers of unsupervised use.

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Sachapara et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a86b57f8a91293e6a1ccd87 https://doi.org/10.25259/ijmr_685_2026

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Retrospective observational study reveals high rates of incomplete abortion, sepsis, and shock in women self-administering abortion pills, highlighting the dangers of unsupervised use.

Adverse events following self-administered abortion pills: A retrospective observational study

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Adverse events following self-administered abortion pills: A retrospective observational study

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